Limburger (in southern dutch contexts rommedoe, and in belgium herve cheese) is a cheese that originated in the herve area of the historical duchy of limburg, which had its capital in limbourg-sur-vesdre, now in the french-speaking belgian province of liège. the cheese is especially known for its strong smell caused by the bacterium brevibacterium linens.herve has been produced since the 15th century.

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