Midwest · United States
Muenster (American).
Smooth and yielding on the tongue, American Muenster melts into buttery sweetness with whispers of tangy cream—a cheese that asks nothing of you but delivers quiet satisfaction. Its pale interior and cheerful orange exterior (courtesy of annatto, not aging) telegraph its approachable nature, while the gentle lactic notes keep it from fading entirely into the background.
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The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
American Muenster is a mild, industrial descendant of Alsatian Munster introduced to the United States by German and Alsatian immigrants in the 19th century.
Unlike its pungent European ancestor, it is typically mild with an orange rind from annatto paste (not from brine washing). It became a staple of American delis.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Cow · pasteurised
- Family
- Semi-hard
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 0–2 mo
- Intensity
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
Caseo's flavour axes are calibrated against reference cheeses. This is Muenster (American)'s fingerprint.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Muenster.
28 pairings across 6 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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