Maroilles cheese

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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1. What is the cheese classification?Washed-rind, cow's milk cheese with a characteristic orange-red rind
2. What is the regulatory status?Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) since 1996, ensuring traditional production standards
3. What makes Maroilles cheese smell so strong?The cheese is washed with salty brine, and special bacteria called Brevibacterium linens grow on it, giving Maroilles its powerful, earthy scent.
4. Why is Maroilles cheese orange?Annatto is added to the brine wash, which stains the rind a bright orange‑red color.

Brevibacterium linens: Bacteria responsible for the distinctive aroma and color of washed-rind cheeses like Maroilles.
Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC): A French certification system that guarantees the geographical origin and traditional production methods of food products.
Pasteurized Milk: Milk that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria, often used in cheese production.