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Ammonia  Smell in Camembert wheel about 7 weeks old in ripening fridge is it still good or is it junk ?

Thanks for any comments

Ripening camemberts do give off an ammonia smell.  I usually air the ripening box out for 5 to 10 minutes every day and keep any build up of moisture wiped off of the inside of the box.  How does the cheese feel - soft in the center or on the sides?  You might want to try the cheese to see if it is done to your taste.  I certainly wouldn't toss it without trying it.

Bonnie

Thank you for the comments about ammonia smell it the first time that I have made Camembert cheese with extra cream I just started making cheese in the middle of December 2010

Thanks again
Stan

I did some research on Camemberts a while back and added some text on ammonia at the bottom of the Wiki: Camembert Cheese Making Recipe, enjoy .

Also, if you search the forum on ammonia you get lots of hits.

If the smell is too strong trim the rind and enjoy creamy inside...