Grés des Vosges : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Risk

Listeriosis

Information

The Grés des Vosges are a variety of hard cheese made from raw cow's milk and refined for at least six months. This cheese is considered to be sure to consume during pregnancy, if it is well cooked and well drained. The Grés des Vosges is a cheese rich in calcium and protein, which makes it beneficial for the health of a pregnant woman. Calcium is important for the health of your baby's bones and teeth and for the development of the nervous system and the heart. Proteins help growth and repair of tissues. However, as hard pastry cheeses are produced from raw milk, they can be contaminated by harmful bacteria such as Listeria Monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious complications in pregnant women, including fetal diseases and false layers. Consequently, it is important that pregnant women cook the sandstones of the Vosges at a fairly high temperature to kill any harmful bacteria and drain the cheese well in order to minimize contamination by bacteria. Once well cooked and well drained, the Grés des Vosges is sure to consume during pregnancy.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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