Mimolette : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?
Pregnant woman 🤰
Yes!
Risk
No risk
Information
Mimolette is a very popular French cheese that is made from pasteurized milk. It is known for its unique taste, its creamy texture and its bright orange color. Although it is very tasty, the question arises whether you can eat mimolette during pregnancy. Most health experts recommend that pregnant women limit their consumption of dairy products based on pasteurized milk. This includes mimolette cheese. Pasteurized milk can indeed contain bacteria that can cause serious infections in pregnant women. Therefore, it is better to limit the consumption of mimolette during pregnancy, or to avoid it completely if possible. However, if you choose to consume mimolette during pregnancy, make sure you always choose pasteurized milk products and consume them in the best possible hygiene conditions. Also make sure that the cheese is well cooked and that you consume it quickly after opening the package. In conclusion, although the mimolette can be very tasty, it is best to limit its consumption during pregnancy.
All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.
