What Are the Smelliest Cheeses?
Fine cheeses are almost always made from unpasteurized milk and have very pungent odors. Which cheese is actually the smelliest is a matter of debate, but there are a number of contenders.
Vieux Boulogne
Vieux Boulogne comes from Boulogne Sur Mer in Northern France. It is a soft cheese that is aged for seven to nine weeks.
Limburger
Limburger is usually made in Germany. This popular stinky cheese was originally made in Belgium and is said to smell like stinky feet.
Petite Muenster
Not to be confused with American Muenster, which is made from pasteurized milk and is not overly pungent, Petite Muenster has a strong taste with earthy overtones. Cumin is often added to this cheese.
Aged Provolone
Fresh provolone is a popular cheese worldwide. When aged, it , saltier with more bite and tang to the flavor. Its pungent odor becomes stronger as the cheese ages.
Pont l'Eveque
This pungent cheese is one of the oldest cheese styles in France. Pont l'Eveque dates back to the 13th century.
Camembert
Camembert smells a bit like ammonia and contains sodium chloride and succinic acid. It is made from unpasteurized cow's milk and aged for three weeks. It is soft, and is often spooned on to bread or crackers.
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