<P> Camembert de Normandie </P> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Related media on Wikimedia Commons </Td> </Tr> <P> Camembert (/ ˈkæməmˌbɛər /; French: (ka. mɑ̃. bɛʁ)) is a soft, creamy, surface - ripened cow's milk cheese . It was first made in the late 18th century at Camembert, Normandy, in northern France . </P> <P> The first camembert was made from unpasteurized milk, and the AOC variety "Camembert de Normandie" (approximately 10% of the production) is required by law to be made only with unpasteurized milk . Many modern cheesemakers, however, use pasteurized milk for reasons of safety, compliance with regulations, or convenience . </P>

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