No risks
Comté is a cooked pressed cheese and can be eaten without any issue during pregnancy (even if made from raw milk).
Cooked pressed cheeses like Comté undergo high-temperature heating during production, followed by a long aging process (minimum 4 months). These conditions make listeria growth practically impossible thanks to the low water activity.
Comté is also an excellent source of calcium, essential during pregnancy. It can be eaten without restriction, whether made from raw or pasteurized milk.
To learn more, read our detailed page on cheese during pregnancy.
To learn more, read our comprehensive guide: everything you need to know about this food during pregnancy
Yes, Comté is allowed without restriction during pregnancy, even when made from raw milk. It is a cooked pressed cheese whose long aging and low water content make listeria growth impossible.
There is no risk in eating Comté during pregnancy. The manufacturing process (curd cooking then long aging) creates an environment hostile to pathogenic bacteria, including listeria.
All cooked pressed cheeses are allowed: Comté, Emmental, Gruyère, Beaufort, Parmesan. Even when made from raw milk, these cheeses pose no risk of listeriosis thanks to their manufacturing process.
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