Roquefort cheese
Roquefort is a famous French blue cheese made from raw sheep's milk, known for its distinctive blue-green veins of Penicillium roqueforti mold. It has a creamy, crumbly texture and a sharp, tangy, and slightly salty flavor profile. This protected designation of origin (PDO) cheese hails from the Roquefort-sur-Soulzon region in southern France.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Roquefort is very high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates. It is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, but its high sodium and saturated fat content means it's best enjoyed in moderation. A typical 30-gram serving contains roughly 100-110 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 140 mg |
| Phosphorus | 115 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 80 RAE |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Legend says Roquefort was discovered when a young man left his lunch of bread and cheese in a cave to chase a beautiful woman, returning months later to find the cheese transformed by mold into a delicious delicacy. Nutritionally, the mold cultures in Roquefort produce compounds that may have antioxidant properties.
