Camembert and Brie: That’s The Difference

This is the difference between Camembert and Brie

Both types of cheese originally come from France and have become very well known. Both Camembert and Brie are soft cheeses with a hard rind made from the noble fungus Penicillium camemberti. This ensures the typical noble mold of the cheeses. For this reason, however, they are often confused.

• Camembert and Brie differ in appearance. The Brie loaf is generally larger, with an average diameter of 28cm. In addition, the mold is velvety and the dough is softer and creamier. The Camembert is smaller with a diameter of 11cm but generally taller. The mold is firmer, and the batter is less creamy and has more holes.
• There are also clear differences in taste. Brie tastes slightly sour and aromatic. Camembert, on the other hand, has a nutty and sharper taste. As he matures, he gets stronger and stronger.
• The original Brie comes from the small French town of Mieux and is called Brie de Mieux. The origin of the original Camembert is in Normandy. This can also be seen in the name Camembert de Normandie.
• The original cheeses have strict criteria in the production method and, for example, the cow breed. They can always be recognized by the title mentioned. In the supermarket, however, only cheese with the name Brie or Camembert is often sold. This then does not correspond to the original variety.