According to the most recent research, the number of French cheeses can be up to 1600 types. That can make consumers overwhelmed because they don’t know which type of cheese to choose.

Understanding that, New Viet Dairy has created a list of great French cheese lines, suitable for Vietnamese tastes. Let’s find out through the article below.

French cheese is famous for its excellent quality

What is French cheese?

France provides world cuisine with a huge treasure trove of cheese. These include soft French cheeses such as Camembert, Munster, Brie; blue cheese such as Bleu d’Auvergne, Roquefort; Hard cheeses like Cantal, Emmental. With more than 20 kg of cheese per capita, France becomes the second country after Greece in consuming this food.

Soft French cheese

Camembert

At the top of this list, we would like to introduce Camembert – the symbol of French cheese. Due to its widespread popularity, Camembert has earned the title “King of French Cheeses.”

To truly experience the authentic flavor of this French cheese, you must choose Camembert from the Normandy region. No other Camembert can surpass the taste of this variety. A genuine Camembert should have a soft, smooth, creamy texture inside a soft, edible rind, with a silver hue on the outside.

Camembert is made through the fermentation of fresh cow’s milk. The aging process typically lasts around 3 weeks. If aged too long, the Camembert can develop unusual odors and lose its firm texture. The aroma of this French cheese is quite fragrant, with a strong fermented cow’s milk flavor and a slight saltiness, which appeals to many consumers. Perhaps this is why Camembert is so beloved by many.

Camembert cheese has a strong taste of cow’s milk

Brie Cheese

Similar to Camembert, Brie is a soft cheese made from cow’s milk. They are often confused with each other due to their striking similarities. Although both originate from northern France and have a soft, edible rind, Brie has a milder, yet richer aroma, with hints of butter and fruit, while Camembert has a slightly stronger scent.

Another interesting feature of Brie that Camembert lacks is the addition of cream during the production process to enhance the cheese’s richness. As a result, Brie provides a creamy texture that is indulgent to the palate.

Brie is commonly paired with fresh fruits, nuts, bread, or crackers. When baked, this French cheese melts into a creamy sauce-like consistency, perfect as a pizza topping. Leftover Brie should be stored in the refrigerator after each use.

Brie cheese

Hard Cheese

French hard cheeses are typically large blocks, round in shape, and made from the milk of cows grazing on vast meadows. Depending on the variety of grasses and herbs the cows feed on, these cheeses can have distinctly different flavors. Let’s explore two renowned French hard cheeses below.

Comté Cheese

Comté is one of the most widely produced hard cheeses in France, and its exceptional quality has made it famous worldwide. This delicious cheese is made from the milk of cows that graze on the vast plateaus of the Alps, where they enjoy over 400 types of grasses and wildflowers. This diverse diet contributes to the richness and depth of its flavor and aroma.

Comté has a pale yellow color and a smooth, delectable texture. Its taste is subtly sweet, reminiscent of fruit, with a nutty fragrance. Nowadays, Comté can be found in most supermarkets nationwide. It is typically served as an appetizer or can be melted and paired with French fries or bread.

Comté cheese

Bleu d’Auvergne blue cheese

Different from the cheese lines introduced above, Bleu d’Auvergne blue cheese is produced from fresh sheep’s milk. This is considered one of the legendary blue cheeses because of its extremely unique flavor.

On each piece of Blue d’Auvergne cheese there are special blue mold patterns. The scent is quite strong and slightly spicy. However, according to many people, this type of cheese has a rather unpleasant smell and makes them want to stay away.

Bleu d’Auvergne blue cheese has an unpleasant taste for many users

Buy French cheese at New Viet Dairy

With 24 years of experience in the import and distribution of food, beverages and food ingredients, Dai Tan Viet Joint Stock Company (New Viet Dairy) has become one of the leading food suppliers for Professional, reputable partners across the country.

New Viet Dairy is currently supplying a variety of French cheese products as well as other baking cheese lines from famous brands. Products for both restaurants, hotels, eateries and retail chains with hard, block and string cheese forms.