Do you eat the white waxy part of brie cheese?

Question

I see some cut it away, and others, like myself, eat the whole thing. Which is the right way?

Answer 1

There's no "right way," just your preference. Just like some people don't eat potato skins but they never hurt anybody. Personally I like the rind, it's completely edible.

Answer 2

You can certainly eat the rind, although we don't know whether you'll agree that it is the best part. The rind or skin is formed naturally by molds and bacteria on the surface of the cheese, which start out as fine white hairs and grow to what the French call poil de chat, or cat fur. The fur is rubbed off, and underneath is a thin rind encasing the nearly fluid interior of the cheese.

Answer 3

There's no real waxy part to brie, but you do eat all of the cheese, there's nothing wrong with it. Maybe some people just don't like the taste of the outside.

Answer 4

You are not supposed to eat the white waxy part. That is added for preservation and aging. Also to protect the cheese because it is softer. So it won't hurt you, but the cheese tastes better with out. Besides aged cheese is good that's how it's made, but the white part could be months old!

Answer 5

I don't think there's a right or wrong way to eat it. I cut the waxy part off,but that doesn't mean it's not edible. Eat what ur heart desires, don't worry what other people do!

Answer 6

The rind is the best part of brie, in my opinion.

Answer 7

The whole thing is edible. And with a little white wine, it is excellent.

Answer 8

I've asked this recently and heard both Yes and No, so I ate it anyways. I've been eating it for a while with no health probs, soooo....... don't worry, just eat it.

Answer 9

As the young people say.... "It' all good"

People who eat "The Rind" have a more developed palette.

Answer 10

I don't eat it, but it's edible. My concern is how many hands touched it before I got to it. Eck!!