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How to tell if Boursin has gone bad? ›

look for signs of spoilage like a strong “off” smell (like how rotten milk smells), or mold on the outside of the cheese anywhere(toss if you see mold!).

How long can you keep your Boursin cheese after opening it? For our Boursin Minis Shallot & Chive and Garlic & Fine Herbs, the shelf life in the fridge at a temperature of 1 to 4° C is 5 days. For Boursin Cuisine, this goes up to 10 days.

A: YES YOU CAN! Helpful? Thank you for your feedback!

Boursin® Dairy-Free Cheese

This deliciously smooth garlic and herb cheese spread substitute is gluten free, lactose free and suitable for vegan diets. Spread Boursin Dairy-Free on your favorite water cracker or artisan bread, or integrate into your favorite recipe.

The Bottom Line. While it is safe to eat yogurt after its "Best if Used By/Before" or "Use-By" date, be sure to check that it's still fresh before consuming it. If your container of yogurt has any signs of spoilage, like a rancid smell or curdled texture, it's best to toss it out.

However most soft cheeses, blue cheeses and washed rind cheeses remain in great condition well after their Best Before date has expired and simply continue to mature. For this reason, they are at their peak close to their Best Before date.

You can also enjoy our creamy herb cheese on its own on a cracker, artisan bread, or bagel. Our delicate cheese spread pairs wonderfully with most wines and complements any dinner party or event.

Boursin is the brand name of a soft, creamy-style French cheese (called Gournay) that is flavored with various things.

Creamy, yet crumbly Boursin Cheese is a delicate Gourmet Cheese infused with flavor and perfect for any and all occasions. Simply serve it with crackers, spread it on an appetizer, or add it to your next meal. No matter how you eat Boursin Cheese—it's always delicious.

check on the label if it is pasteurised if it is then you can. Yes you can.

Why can't you freeze soft cheese? ›

Cheeses That Don't Freeze Well

Softer cheeses aren't the best bet for your freezer due to their higher moisture content, which translates to more water to form more ice crystals.

Due to its high fat and low carbohydrate contents, Boursin is a great cheese for people following a ketogenic diet. Moreover, Boursin is made with pasteurised cow's milk. This fact, combined with its lack of rind, make Boursin safe to eat during pregnancy.

How long past the "best before" date is Boursin Cheese okay to eat? For best quality, we recommend only eating Boursin Cheese by the date that is printed on the package.

Alouette, a brand of soft cheese similar to Boursin, may be substituted; use the garlic-and-herb flavor.

People with diabetes can safely eat cheese as part of a balanced, healthful diet. As with other foods, moderation is key, and so a diet that includes too much cheese would be harmful to people with or without diabetes.

"However, I'd throw out high moisture [cheese] with visible unintended mold because it can spread quickly in a high moisture environment," he says. Other signs you should toss cheese include an unintentional bitter flavor, fermented fruit taste, and a fizzy sensation on the tongue.

Boursin smells pretty similar to cream cheese. It also has a similar color but speckled with little chunks of shallots and chives.

The bottom line

After opening, you can safely store most soft cheeses in the fridge for at least 7 days and most hard cheeses for 3–4 weeks. Carefully inspect hard cheeses for mold and cut off any spots, but toss soft cheeses and crumbled, shredded, or sliced cheeses (whether hard or soft) if you see mold.

Derived from a traditional party dish, fromage frais, Boursin Cheese combines savory herbs and rich flavors with creamy, yet crumbly Gourmet Cheese.