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Muenster, also known as Munster, is an imitation of the French Munster cheese. Its original name came from the word monastery. It was initially made by monks who dwelled in the Alsace region and the Admodiation, an area at the top Vosgian Mountains in France. Its flavor varies from light to strong depending on the age of the cheese. Normally, aged cheese possesses a stronger taste as compared to undeveloped cheese. It has a smooth texture and a disk-shaped form. The cheese has a creamy gold interior and a pale orange-dyed exterior.

Benedictine monks who migrated from the Alsace region of France originally made Muenster cheese. “Munster” its original name came from the name monastery. The cheese was a method to save milk and feed many people in the Admodiation, an area at the top of the Vosgian Mountains of France. Cattle herders who pastured the area occupied these areas. The cattle herders paid their fees and tithes to political leaders and religious leaders. This mountain population used to pay their dues with jars of butter and cheese. 

Here are the various types of Muenster cheese:

French: The French variant is further classified into two different variations. These include the Farmhouse type and the industrial type. These variants differ in their preparations. Farmhouse uses unpasteurized milk, whereas the industrial type uses pasteurized milk. The industrial cheese flavor is mild as compared to the farmhouse type.

German: German cheese production has declined in recent years. We had two companies producing the German cheese- Glocknerhof and Kaserei Zurwies. The cheese exportation from these companies has declined over the years.

American: The American cheese is soft and has no smell in the pale orange rind. American cheese uses pasteurized milk and has an average three-week aging period.Here are other interesting facts about Muenster cheese:

Muenster cheese is eaten differently in many areas. Some of the various ways you can eat Muenster cheese are:

When you want to eat your favorite Muenster cheese in the comfort of your home, visit our website and order through the Instacart app, and we will deliver it to your doorstep in as little as 2 hours!

A well-stored chunk of Muenster cheese can last up to two to three weeks. Despite its expiring date, the cheese can remain safe for a few weeks if properly stored. Keeping the cheese in the refrigerator at all times maximizes its shelf life. To further increase the shelf life of the cheese, place the cheese in the freezer before the refrigerator time has elapsed. A frozen cheese becomes crumby and might lose the original flavor. 

The best way to know the cheese has gone bad is by smelling. If the cheese has developed an off odor, flavor, or changed its original appearance, then it's not fit for consumption. You can also discard the Muenster cheese chunk of brownish or reddish molds appear. If white mold appears, you can cut off the section with the mold, discard it, and then enjoy the rest of the cheese.