FAQ Boursin

Answers to some common questions about Boursin®

Our cheeses are made exclusively from pasteurized milk and are treated at high temperature. They are all manufactured under very strict hygienic conditions and can be consumed by pregnant women. Samples are sent daily to an independent laboratory. Therefore, you can rest assured that they are free of any harmful bacteria. Whether you or one of your loved ones is pregnant, you can continue to prepare your Boursin appetizers.

Garlic & Fine Herbs, Bouquet of Basil & Chive, Cranberry & Pepper, Shallot & Chive, Pepper, Apple and Maple, Fig & Balsamic have been made with pride in Quebec since 2011, with Canadian milk.

Boursin portions are made in France, like Boursin Garlic & Herbs—Large (250 g). The Boursin trio (3 × 80 g) is also made in France.

Boursin cheese is made using a low-temperature process that combines curds and other ingredients (herbs and spices). This original process preserves the properties and freshness of the ingredients and gives Boursin cheese the delicious taste and creamy texture that make it a unique product on the market. This is also what makes Boursin such a great cheese to spread on toast or add into your gourmet recipes.

Group Bel Canada does not use, and has never used, any GMOs in the production of its products.

All Boursin cheese flavours are gluten-free. All Boursin cheeses are gluten-free, which allows people who have gluten intolerance to enjoy them without a second thought.

The vast majority of our cheeses contain potassium sorbate.

Yes. Our different Boursin cheese products should be stored in the refrigerator between 1 °C and 4 °C to keep them fresh and preserve their flavour.

The cardboard packaging of all Boursin cheeses is recyclable. However, the aluminum wrapping cannot be recycled as it is made of several layers of different materials that cannot be processed by current recycling technologies.

All Canadian-made 150-gram size Boursin cheeses are made in a nut-free facility. As such, there is no risk of cross-contamination and allergy sufferers can eat it cold on toast or incorporate it into their recipes.

Boursin products imported from France, such as the Boursin Portions, Gourmet Trio (3 × 80 grams), and the 250-gram size Garlic & Fine Herbs will include the “May contain nuts” warning, as they are made in a facility that also processes nuts, which can lead to cross-contamination. On rare occasions, the 150-gram Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin may be imported from France, and, in this instance, will include the warning “May contain nuts” in its list of ingredients.

**Always check the ingredient list if you suffer from allergies**

No. Our Boursin dairy-free is not made in the same facilities as our traditional Boursin cheeses.

Both flavours of Boursin dairy-free contains none of the most common allergens. Our recipe is lactose-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and free from peanuts, almonds and cashews.

Plant-based certification is a new verification by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) that confirms ingredients are verified vegan and facilities have proper controls in place. Dairy-Free Boursin is made in an exclusively vegan facility that has strict controls in place for ingredient vetting and process controls. It can therefore be added to your snacks if you are vegan.

We have researched our own coconut supplier and have confirmed that they behave responsibly, with documentation outlining this. We take vegan and plant-based very seriously and can ensure that all of our ingredients are sourced with the highest ethical and environmental standards.

For our Boursin Minis Shallot & Chive and Garlic & Fine Herbs, the shelf life in the fridge at a temperature of 1 to 4° C is 5 days. For Boursin Cuisine, this goes up to 10 days. For our other recipes, by sealing the packaging tightly, the cheese can be kept for a week. When in doubt, the shelf life of our cheese is noted on their packaging.

Boursin originates from Normandy, France, and its first Garlic & Fine Herbs recipe was created in 1963, six years after the creation of the Boursin cheese dairy by François Boursin. To discover the whole story behind this tasty cheese with a creamy and crumbly texture, browse our section dedicated to the history of the brand.

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We use a different manufacturing process than Boursin cheese, to have a texture like a cheese sauce, making it easier to use in cooking. Our regular Boursin is a cheese, with a higher fat content and a firmer, crumblier texture.

We do not recommend freezing Boursin Cuisine as this can affect its taste and texture.

It is natural to see a little bit of liquid (whey) in the product. If this occurs, you can stir the whey back into the jar, or simply remove it.

Boursin Cuisine is used as a sauce. Its normal consistency is similar to Greek yogurt, an ideal ready-to-serve sauce to use in all your recipes.

Boursin cuisine is made in a nut-free facility. The only allergen present is milk.