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Surface Ripened

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Surface Ripened

A cheese that ripens from the exterior when a special bacteria, mold or yeast is applied to the surface. Bloomy-rind cheeses, like Brie and Camembert, and washed-rind cheeses, such as Pont L'Eveque and Taleggio, are surface-ripened.

The California Milk Advisory Board