Is Boursin vegetarian?
Yes! Boursin is fantastic for vegetarian diets and so versatile. Take a look at some of our vegetarian recipes for ways to enjoy Boursin in your dishes.
Is Boursin vegan?
Yes! Boursin plant-based is suitable for vegan diets. Use it to substitute Boursin Garlic & Herbs in our recipes.
What type of cheese is Boursin?
Boursin is Gournay cheese that’s similar to cream cheese, only crumblier. ‘Gournay’ actually comes from the name of the town where Boursin’s creator came from, much like how Cheddar Cheese was originally made around the town of Cheddar, Somerset. Boursin’s spreadable Gournay is flavoured with garlic, parsley and chives.
Where is Boursin cheese made?
Boursin is made in Croisy-sur-Eure in France, François Boursin’s hometown. To read more about Boursin’s history, check out the How It Started page.
What herbs are in Boursin cheese?
The herbs in Boursin cheese are parsley and chives.
How to melt Boursin cheese?
Take a look at our cooked and heated recipes to discover which ones Boursin melts into adding its delicious creamy texture to.
Is Boursin pasteurized?
Yes, Boursin Garlic & Herbs cheese, Boursin Black Pepper, Velvety Garlic & Herbs and Boursin Garlic & Herb portions all contain pasteurised milk.
What is Boursin cheese made of?
Boursin cheese is made of pasteurised milk and cream, lactic ferments, garlic and herbs, salt and pepper. It may contain traces of tree nuts. Take a look at each product page for a full list of ingredients and nutritional information.
Does Boursin cheese need to be refrigerated?
Yes. You need to keep Boursin cheese and plant-based Boursin in your fridge at all times when not using it. While your cooking withing or eating it, it’s safe unrefrigerated for 2-4 hours.
How long does Boursin cheese last in the fridge?
For best quality, we recommend only eating Boursin Cheese by the best-before date found on the package.
Where does Boursin cheese come from?
Boursin comes from Croisy-sur-Eure in France. Take a look at our full Boursin story to find out more.
Where can I buy Boursin cheese?
You can readily find Boursin in most supermarkets across the country. To find out the nearest place to buy Boursin to you, see our Where To Buy page.
Why is Boursin Cheese wrapped in foil?
Our signature foil packaging helps keep the cheese fresh. As an extra bonus, the foil also makes it easy to unwrap and rewrap the cheese, and creates an attractive presentation sitting on a cheeseboard.
What allergens enter your production facility?
Boursin is a traditional cheese made with milk. The only other allergen in our factory are tree nuts. We have stringent measures in place to reduce the risk of these transferring to any other varieties and if this is in doubt we clearly state that the product may contain tree nuts on pack, generally next to the ingredients list.
Can you eat Boursin when pregnant?
Boursin Garlic & Herbs, Boursin Black Pepper, Velvety Garlic & Herbs and Boursin Garlic & Herb portions contain pasteurised milk. Check with your midwife or doctor as to the safe products to eat when pregnant.
How many calories in Boursin cheese?
Each Boursin cheese has a different calorie value. Check out our product page for calorie info for each of our Boursin cheese and Boursin plant-based products.
