Is Limburger Cheese Good?

Limburger Cheese – Paired 3 Ways
This very-German flavor combination is a definite classic for all taste buds. This stinky cheese is perfect for snacking! Whether spread on crackers or placed among other cheeses on a board – the flavor compliments well with many unsuspected foods.

Is Limburger cheese tasty?

Limburger is a soft, creamy cheese with a soft, inedible rind. The cheese is usually creamy to pale yellow, with a darker orange rind. It can taste very strong, spicy and aromatic, but this can be controlled by the frequency of washings, and the amount of aging time. There is a hint of sweetness to this cheese as well.

What is special about Limburger cheese?

Limburger is one of a number of smear-ripened, washed-rind cheeses. ... Periodically washing the cheese with this solution keeps the surface moist and hospitable to bacteria like Brevibacterium linens, which happens to be the very same bacterium responsible for human body odor—specifically foot odor.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.