Epic source
Energy
363 kcal · 18% DV target
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.
Roquefort is a high-sodium food, which is a key consideration for individuals monitoring salt intake for cardiovascular health .10
While dietary guidelines generally recommend limiting full-fat cheese to manage saturated fat intake, some research suggests that specific nutrients in cheese may have a neutral or even protective effect on heart health and type 2 diabetes risk .111
The distinct blue veins in Roquefort are created by the mold *Penicillium roqueforti*, which drives the ripening process and results in a sharper taste and semi-soft consistency as the cheese ages .810
Early research indicates that blue-veined cheeses like Roquefort contain andrastins, which are compounds that may inhibit farnesyltransferase (an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis) .12
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
363 kcal · 18% DV target
19.9 g · 40% DV target
31.3 g · 40% DV target
20.8 g · 104% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.22 g · Top 15% of dairy & cheese
0.61 g · Top 22% of dairy & cheese
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Wrap in foil or wax paper to maintain moisture and prevent mold spread to other foods.
As a sheep's milk product, it has a significant carbon footprint due to methane emissions and land use requirements.
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.