Port Salut

Port Salut is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the Pays de la Loire region in France, characterized by its distinctive orange rind and mild flavor. Originally developed by Trappist monks at the Abbaye du Port-du-Salut in Entrammes in the early 19th century, the cheese gained popularity and was commercialized in 1873. In 1950, the rights to the cheese were sold to the Bel Group, a French multinational company specializing in dairy products. Today, Port Salut is produced under the Bel Foodservice subsidiary, maintaining its traditional production methods while reaching a global market.