Why this Camembert is good news for cheese lovers
A box of a French Camembert cheese at the cheese dairy of La Ferme de la Héronnière in northwestern France.
From The World: The Number in the News — Today’s number is four. The fungus used to make Camembert cheese comes from northern France. But an American scientist was able to create the mold, known as Penicillium camemberti, in a lab in Boston. It could have ramifications for cheese makers — and charcuterie boards — worldwide.
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