Editing Camembert (section)

== Comparison to brie ==
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[[Brie (cheese)|Brie]] and Camembert are two similar soft cheeses that are both made from cow's milk. Despite their similarities, there are notable differences between them, including their origin, market shape, size, and flavor.

Brie cheese originates from the [[Brie (region)|Brie]] while camembert comes from [[Normandy]]. Traditionally, Brie was produced in large wheels measuring either 22.9 cm (9 in) or 36.8 cm (14.5 in) in diameter.<sup>[1]</sup> As a result, Brie takes longer to ripen compared to the smaller Camembert cheeses. When sold, Brie is typically cut into segments from the larger wheels, although some variations of Brie are sold as small, flat cylinders. Consequently, the sides of Brie segments are not covered by the rind. On the other hand, Camembert is ripened as a small round cheese measuring 10.2 cm (4 in) in diameter by 3.2 cm (1.26 in) in thickness, and it is fully covered by its rind.<ref>{{Cite web |date= 14 June 2023|title=Camembert vs Brie: What's the Difference |url=https://whatdifferencebetween.com/camembert-vs-brie-difference/ |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=whatdifferencebetween.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-07-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720050145/https://whatdifferencebetween.com/camembert-vs-brie-difference/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This difference in size and rind coverage gives Camembert a slightly stronger flavor compared to Brie ripened for the same duration. Once the rind is cut on Camembert, it typically emits a more pungent aroma than Brie.

In terms of taste, Camembert has a stronger, slightly sour, and sometimes chalky flavor. The texture of Camembert is also softer than that of Brie. When warmed, Camembert becomes creamier, while Brie retains more of its structure when heated. These variations contribute to the contrasting characteristics of the two cheeses.