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Boursin cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 393 kcal —
- Protein 7.7 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 7.6 g 3%
- Fat 38 g 48%
- Saturated fat 25 g 124%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
- Sodium 510 mg 22%
- Cholesterol 126 mg 42%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 0.06 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 84 mg 6%
- Iron 0.18 mg 1%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 106 mg 8%
- Potassium 119 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.82 mg 7%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
- Selenium 11.6 µg 21%
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Questions about Boursin cheese
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin is a soft, spreadable French cheese, usually flavoured with garlic and herbs. It is richer and more strongly seasoned than plain cream cheese.
How do you serve Boursin cheese?
Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes so it softens and spreads easily. Serve it with crackers, crusty bread or raw vegetable sticks.
Can you cook with Boursin cheese?
Yes. Stir it into hot pasta just before serving, or melt it into a sauce for chicken; loosen it with a splash of pasta water or milk. For a quick appetiser, spread it inside mushrooms and bake at 190 °C until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
How do you store Boursin cheese after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within the time stated on the packaging. Don’t leave it out for more than two hours, and discard it if it develops mould or an unusual smell.
What goes well with Boursin cheese?
Its garlic-and-herb flavour works well with roasted peppers, cucumber, smoked salmon and grilled chicken. It is also a handy filling for sandwiches, wraps and baked potatoes.
Can you freeze Boursin cheese?
You can freeze it, but thawed Boursin may become grainy and lose its smooth spreading texture. It is better used in a cooked sauce or pasta dish after thawing than served as a dip.
What can you use instead of Boursin cheese?
Mix plain cream cheese with finely chopped garlic, parsley and chives, plus a little salt and pepper. For a tangier alternative, stir the same seasonings into soft goat’s cheese.
How does Boursin compare with soft cream cheese?
Boursin soft cream cheese has 411 kcal and 41 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 393 kcal and 38 g of fat in Boursin cheese. The soft cream cheese is slightly higher in protein too: 7.5 g versus 7.7 g per 100 g.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7733 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
