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Époisses cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
from cow's milk
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 286 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 35%
- Fat 24 g 31%
- Saturated fat 17 g 85%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 702 mg 31%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin K 1.7 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.2 mg 95%
- Niacin (B3) 0.57 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Vitamin B12 1.7 µg 71%
Minerals
- Calcium 120 mg 9%
- Iron 0.21 mg 1%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 220 mg 18%
- Potassium 140 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Iodine 21 µg 14%
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Questions about Époisses cheese
How should you serve Époisses cheese?
Take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving so the centre softens and its aroma can open up. Serve it with bread or plain crackers, and cut it with a small knife or spoon when it is very ripe.
Can you eat the rind of Époisses cheese?
Yes. The orange rind is edible and is washed during ripening; it has a more pungent, savoury taste than the creamy centre. If you find it too strong, scoop out the inside instead.
How should you store Époisses cheese?
Keep it refrigerated in its original wrapping, or wrap it in cheese paper and place it in a lidded container to contain its strong smell. Once opened, eat it within a few days for the best texture and flavour.
What goes well with Époisses cheese?
Its rich, savoury flavour pairs well with crusty bread, pears or apples, and walnuts. A glass of Burgundy wine is a classic match; avoid delicate foods that its pungent aroma would overwhelm.
Can you cook with Époisses cheese?
Yes: stir a little into a warm sauce for potatoes or pasta, or spread it on toast and grill briefly until just melted. Add it near the end of cooking, as prolonged heat can make the cheese oily.
How is Époisses cheese made?
Époisses is a soft cow’s-milk cheese from Burgundy, ripened with repeated washes of brine and, traditionally, Marc de Bourgogne, a grape spirit. The washing encourages its distinctive orange rind and pungent aroma.
How does Époisses compare with Chaource?
They are both soft French cheeses, but Époisses is known for its washed rind and much more pungent aroma, while Chaource is generally milder. Their energy values are similar: Époisses has 286 kcal per 100 g and Chaource 278 kcal.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 12038 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
