Is this cheese safe?

[John Anthony]

I bought some Taleggio cheese (DOP), but the rind has a greenish gray mold.  I don't remember that from the previous Taleggio cheese and am wondering if it's safe to eat?



The color is slightly deeper than the photo shows.

[Andrew Marshallsay]

I'd eat it but be prepared to remove the rind if it tastes funny.

[John Anthony]

Thanks Andrew.  So do you mean you'd actually even continue to eat the rind and as long as it doesn't taste bad/funny?

[Boofer]

Welcome to the forum, John.

You can see a similar gray-green mold in the commercial example shown here. Not a problem.

-Boofer-

[Andrew Marshallsay]

So do you mean you'd actually even continue to eat the rind and as long as it doesn't taste bad/funny?

Pretty much.

[valley ranch]

John, Have you opened the cheese? Is it similar to brie? Have you pictures, to tempt us with.

Richard

[almabts]

Washed rinds, like Taleggio have pinkish, orangish, or reddish rinds, and can have a granular texture from residual salt crystals left behind from brine washing. They can taste bitter, but it depends on the cheese, so take a bite and see if it positively effects your experience.