Le Rustique
Le Rustique is a French Camembert brand from Condé-sur-Sarthe (Orne, Normandy), dating from 1975 and presented on the Savencia group website; its Camembert is made from pasteurised cow's milk.
Le Rustique is a French cheese brand best known for its Camembert and the red-and-white gingham pattern. According to the Savencia group website, where it is listed among the group's brands, the Camembert was born in 1975 in Condé-sur-Sarthe (Orne, Normandy).
The recipe was developed by Jean Verrier, director of the cheese dairy in Condé-sur-Sarthe, drawing on regional traditions. According to the brand's story, a broker with a surplus of red-and-white gingham tablecloths inspired him to use them to present the Camemberts. The box is pyro-engraved and made in France.
According to the brand, cow's milk arrives daily from producers within 150 km of the dairy in Pacé (Orne). It is pasteurised at 72° for 20 seconds, then starter cultures and rennet are added, the curd is cut and drained in moulds for 24 hours, then the cheeses are unmoulded, lightly salted and ripened in ripening rooms. The white bloom comes from Penicillium camemberti and Geotrichum.
The brand's range includes Camembert (also in 250 g), Coulommiers and Tomme. Savencia states that Le Rustique is present in more than 50 countries.
Facts
| Year founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Orne, Normandy (Condé-sur-Sarthe, Pacé) |
| Raw material | Pasteurised cow's milk |
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Le Rustique is a Camembert de Normandie PDO?
Not quite. It is a branded camembert made from pasteurised cow's milk, with no protected name.
Where does Le Rustique come from?
From Normandy, where the brand's dairy stands in the Orne department.
Why is Le Rustique camembert wrapped in red-and-white gingham?
A broker with a surplus of gingham tablecloths inspired the cheesemaker to present the cheeses in them, says the brand's story.
Which cheeses does the Le Rustique range have?
Camembert (also 250 g), coulommiers and tomme.
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