Mold spores are ubiquitous in the environment and can settle on cheese during storage. Not all molds are safe, but some can carry foodborne illnesses or allergies.
2. When is mold on cheese safe to eat?
Not all mold is bad. Some cheeses are associated with mold by adding it, which gives them a distinctive flavor and accessibility.
Blue cheeses:
Blue Cheese – The mold is part of the manufacturing process; it needs to be used up.
Brie and Camembert – the white mold on the skin is edible.
Goat cheeses with a moldy rind – soft cheeses in which mold is intentionally used in their production.
How to Safely Safe Mold:
