Muenster cheese; Munster cheese
[ MUHN-stuhr; MOON-ster ]
This widely imitated
CHEESE varies greatly, from that of the original produced in France's Alsace region to versions made in the United States. The highly prized European Muensters have red or orange rinds and a smooth, yellow interior with small holes. The texture is semisoft and the flavor ranges from mild when young to quite assertive when aged. The American versions have an orange rind, a lighter yellow interior and a decidedly bland flavor that in no way resembles the more robust European originals. See also
CHEESE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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