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Exie Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Ripen

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Can I use verb "ripen" about cheese? E.g. "the cheese has ripened".

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Cheese is usually said to mature rather than ripen . However, soft cheeses like brie and camembert or blue varieties like Stilton and cambozola are said to be ripe when they are starting to age and becoming a bit whiffy. Rover

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  • Cheese is usually said to mature rather than ripen .
  • However, soft cheeses like brie and camembert or blue varieties like Stilton and cambozola are said to be ripe when they are starting to age and becoming a bit whiffy.
  • Rover
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Cheese is usually said to mature rather than ripen.

However, soft cheeses like brie and camembert or blue varieties like Stilton and cambozola are said to be ripe when they are starting to age and becoming a bit whiffy.

Rover
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What ripens that? I'm asking about food.

If I used "ripen" in the context of cheese, would I make a mistake, or just "mature" is a better choice?
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I'm not sure about ripen, but I know for sure that I've hear "age."
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'Mature' is better than ripen.

I agree with Grammar Geek - age is good, too.

Rover
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Like, "the cheese has aged"?

Thank you for your answer, Grammar Geek Emotion: smile
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I see, Rover. Thanks Emotion: smile
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I've certainly heard of cheeses ripening before. It could be a regional distinction.
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