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Limburger cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 327 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 40%
- Carbohydrate 0.5 g 0%
- Fat 27 g 35%
- Saturated fat 17 g 84%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 800 mg 35%
- Cholesterol 90 mg 30%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 340 µg 38%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.23 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.5 mg 39%
- Niacin (B3) 0.16 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 5.9 µg 20%
- Folate (B9) 58 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 43%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 497 mg 38%
- Iron 0.13 mg 1%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 393 mg 31%
- Potassium 128 mg 3%
- Zinc 2.1 mg 19%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 327 | 20 g | 0.5 g | 27 g |
| 1 × cup | 134 g | 438 | 27 g | 0.7 g | 37 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 93 | 5.7 g | 0.1 g | 7.7 g |
| 1 × cubic inch | 18 g | 59 | 3.6 g | 0.1 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 × box | 113 g | 370 | 23 g | 0.6 g | 31 g |
| 1 × package (8 oz) | 227 g | 742 | 46 g | 1.1 g | 62 g |
| 2 × cup | 268 g | 876 | 54 g | 1.3 g | 73 g |
| ½ × cup | 67 g | 219 | 13 g | 0.3 g | 18 g |
| 3 × cup | 402 g | 1315 | 81 g | 2 g | 110 g |
| 4 × cup | 536 g | 1753 | 108 g | 2.6 g | 146 g |
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Questions about Limburger cheese
What does Limburger cheese taste and smell like?
It has a soft, creamy texture and a pungent, savoury aroma from the bacteria used to ripen its washed rind. The flavour is usually milder than the smell suggests, especially when the cheese is young.
How do you serve Limburger cheese?
Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving so its texture softens and its flavour opens up. Try it on rye bread with sliced onion or radishes, or with mustard and pickles.
Can you cook with Limburger cheese?
Yes. It melts well in a toasted sandwich or on warm potatoes; use gentle heat, since its strong aroma becomes more noticeable as it warms. Pair it with rye bread, onions or mustard.
How should you store Limburger cheese?
Wrap it in cheese paper or baking paper, then keep it in a sealed container in the fridge to contain its aroma without trapping too much moisture. Bring it to room temperature shortly before serving.
What can you use instead of Limburger cheese?
For a similar soft, washed-rind cheese, try Munster or Muenster; their flavour and aroma are also distinctive, though not identical. Camembert is a milder option with a soft, ripe texture.
Is Limburger cheese the same as Munster cheese?
No. Limburger and Munster are separate washed-rind cheeses, though their names and pungent character can cause confusion. Muenster is another cheese altogether, despite the similar spelling.
Where does Limburger cheese come from?
Its name comes from the historic Duchy of Limburg, a region spanning parts of present-day Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The cheese is traditionally associated with Belgium and is also made elsewhere.
Is the rind of Limburger cheese edible?
Yes, the thin washed rind is edible and contributes to the cheese’s pungent aroma and savoury flavour. If you find it too strong, cut it away and eat the creamy interior.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171243 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
