Dairy & Cheese · per 100g
A pungent, sheep's milk blue cheese aged in the Combalou caves of France, Roquefort offers a creamy yet crumbly texture and a sharp, salty profile that is dense in lipids and minerals.
Fat, Phosphorus
Pantothenic acid, Iodine
Phosphorus, Calcium
Vitamin A, Zinc
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Legend has it that Roquefort was discovered when a young shepherd abandoned his bread and ewe's milk cheese in a cave to pursue a girl, returning months later to find the cheese transformed by the cave's natural molds.
Standout nutrients
Chloride
Calcium
Sodium
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a sheep's milk product, it has a significant carbon footprint due to methane emissions and land use requirements.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Wrap in foil or wax paper to maintain moisture and prevent mold spread to other foods.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
Claim citations
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