Normandy cheese knights seek Unesco status for camembert
The reason camembert could become a protected cheese
- The Brotherhood of the Knights of Camembert has launched a cultural campaign in Normandy to protect the authenticity of Camembert cheese.
- The group, dressed in medieval attire, is seeking Unesco recognition for the famed French fromage as an intangible cultural heritage.
- This effort follows a French court ruling that barred mass-produced Camembert from being labelled 'made in Normandy' to safeguard traditional cheesemakers using unpasteurised milk.
- Dominique Vignat, the grand master, stated that the initiative aims to protect Camembert's cultural heritage and know-how, helping consumers find the real product.
- While Unesco does not list foods, it has previously recognised culinary practices passed down through generations, such as sake making and pizza twirling.