Penicillium camemberti
Encyclopedia
Penicillium camemberti is a species
of fungus
used in the production of Camembert
and Brie
cheese
s, on which colonies of P. camemberti form a hard, white crust. It is responsible for giving these cheeses their distinctive taste.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of fungus
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
used in the production of Camembert
Camembert (cheese)
Camembert is a soft, creamy, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese. It was first made in the late 18th century in Normandy in northern France.-Production:...
and Brie
Brie (cheese)
Brie is a soft cow's cheese named after Brie, the French region from which it originated . It is pale in color with a slight grayish tinge under a rind of white mold; very soft and savory with a hint of ammonia...
cheese
Cheese
Cheese is a generic term for a diverse group of milk-based food products. Cheese is produced throughout the world in wide-ranging flavors, textures, and forms....
s, on which colonies of P. camemberti form a hard, white crust. It is responsible for giving these cheeses their distinctive taste.
Synonyms
- Penicillium candidum Link
- Penicillium biforme Thom.
- Penicillium caseicola Bainier