Is gorgonzola cheese supposed to smell bad?
I just bought some gorgonzola cheese yesterday afternoon for my chicken waldorf salad that I was planning to make that night. Every time I open newly bought cheese, I always smell it, as a pungent smell is a bad sign that the cheese could be expiring. When I smelled the gorgonzola, it smelled pretty bad. But the sell by date is by the middle of next week– July 31st. So is it natural for gorgonzola cheese to smell like this or is it going bad?
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5 comments a "Is gorgonzola cheese supposed to smell bad?"
It’s possible, but gorgonzola is a blue chees and most of these don’t smell “pretty”. To be on the safe side, when I’m not sure of the quality I toss it out! I’d much rather lose a few buck than get really sick.
Yes, it will have a strong aroma similar to blue cheese or (gym socks) lol. It will have streaks of color in it that may be a green color those are ok too.
A little bit. When in doubt toss it.
BP
Gorgonzola which is allowed to age six months or more is known as Gorgonzola Piccante, or Mountain Gorgonzola. This cheese is more flaky and crumbly in texture, and has a much more aggressive flavor. The cheese tends to be spicy, with a characteristic bite that is delicious when added to salads and other dishes in need of extra zest.
Both versions are delicious and available at any reputable market. When looking for Gorgonzola, determine how old you want it to be, looking for paler cheese if you are wanting a sweet Gorgonzola, and darker versions if you want a cheese with more bite. Gorgonzola should not be brown in appearance ever, and this is an indication that the cheese has gone bad.
If it doesn’t smell bad its not gorgonzola. Probably not a good choice for a salad, Danish Bleu would be better unless there are true cheese lovers in the crowd.
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