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American Muenster has a mild flavour and combines well with full-flavored foods.
The name “Muenster” refers to a type of European cheese originally produced in France, and then in Denmark and in the monasteries of Germany.
Varieties
Traditional German Muenster is a washed-rind cheese made from cows’ milk; it has an orange rind and can have a strong odour and a mild to strong flavour; it is enjoyed as a table cheese.
American Muenster (sometimes called Munster) is a smooth, light-colored, semisoft cheese textured with tiny holes; it is much milder than the European varieties. Many American Muensters are made in Wisconsin.
French Muenster is known for its full, sharp flavour, its creamy consistency, and its sometimes assertive odour. Muenster is initially white and odorless; the pungent aroma develops as it is aged over the course of a month, during which the cheese is rind-washed. It is typically seasoned with anise, fennel, caraway, or cumin seeds.
Availability
American Muenster is widely available. German and French Muenster may be available at specialty shops or cheese counters.
Preparation, uses, and tips
French Muenster can be served with the salad course, with dessert fruits, such as cherries, pears, plums, or peaches, with beer and wine, and with hearty rye breads. German Muenster has a moderate flavour, which makes it an ideal complement to fruit, raw vegetables, breads, preserved meats, beer, or wine. American Muenster, with its mild flavour, combines well with other more full-flavored foods, and melts nicely.
Nutritional Highlights
Muenster cheese, 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 104
Protein: 6.6g
Carbohydrate: 0.32g
Total Fat: 8.5g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (200mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
