Bleu Bénédictin facts for kids
Bleu Bénédictin is a special kind of blue cheese from Canada. It is made by monks at a place called the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec.
This cheese is known for its unique look and taste. It's a semi-soft cheese, meaning it's not too hard or too soft. It's made from whole milk and has blue-green veins inside. These veins come from a special kind of mold called penicillium, which is also found in famous cheeses like Roquefort.
A whole wheel of Bleu Bénédictin cheese weighs about 2 kg (4.4 lb). It has a whitish-grey coating on the outside.
About Bleu Bénédictin Cheese
The aroma of this cheese might remind you of mushrooms. When you taste it, you'll notice it's creamy and has a delicate, slightly salty flavor. The very center of the cheese wheel is usually the creamiest part.
See also
- List of cheeses
- In Spanish: Bleu Bénédictin para niños
