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Is the white on the outside of brie wax or a mould like substance?

Asked by HalfScottishGuy (92points) November 10th, 2008

I know cheeses are often covered in one of these 2 things. but I have always wondered and never been quite sure, it seems too soft and…weird to be wax, yet to clean and smooth to be mould…

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Zaku's avatar

The white exterior of Brie is mold.

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gailcalled's avatar

Or as the UK guys call it, “mould.” Brie

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MissAnthrope's avatar

Mmmmm, mold.

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no1finr's avatar

MMMMMMMMMM – I lived in France and was assured that it is cornstarch, not mold, although many cheeses do have an exterior of mold.

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