Maturation

Enjoy your Le Rustique cheese however you choose!

Camembert 250g

How mature is my cheese ?

Enter the Use By Date printed on the side of the box


We take every care to mature our cheese in our ripening rooms but how ripe it is when you enjoy it is up to you.

 

Young: 35 days or more before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is only slightly matured; it is a young cheese, its texture is quite firm and its flavour is light and fresh.

young camembert le rustique

Ripe: Between 35 and 20 days before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is ripe. Its texture is soft and melt-in-the-mouth and its distinctive flavour has developed.

ripe camembert le rustique

Mature: 20 days before the Use By Date
Your Le Rustique Camembert is now mature and its distinctive flavour is more pronounced. The texture is now very creamy, soft and melting.

mature camembert le rustique

NB: You can find the Use By Date printed on the side of the box.
We recommend storing your Le Rustique Camembert in its original packaging in a fridge set to between 4 and 8°C.

To enjoy your Camembert at its best, remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.