Brie Cheese

Brie (pronounced BREE) is the best known French cheese and has a nickname "The Queen of Cheeses". Several hundred years ago, Brie was one of the tributes which had to be paid to the French kings. In France, Brie is very different from the cheese exported to the United States.

"Real" French Brie is unstabilized and the flavor is complex when the surface turns slightly brown. When the cheese is still pure-white, it is not matured. If the cheese is cut before the maturing process is finished, it will never develop properly.

Exported Brie, however, is stabilized and never matures. Stabilized Brie has a much longer shelf life and is not susceptible to bacteriological infections. Brie, one of the great dessert cheeses, comes as either a 1 or 2 kilogram wheel and is packed in a wooden box. In order to enjoy the taste fully, Brie must be served at room temperature.
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"Champignon" German Brie with Mushrooms	Le Fougerus	Rochebaron
Fromager D'Affinois	6 lb Wheel Of Fromage de Meaux	Brie de Nangis
6.6 lb Wheel Of Brie Isifrance	St. Andre 200 Gram Mini Wheel	Couronne French Brie 60%
French Brie with Herb & Garlic	French Brie with Pepper	Baked Brie
Baby Brie	American Brie 50%	Baked Brie With Cranberries

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