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Emmental

The French Comté
  • Made from cow's milk

  • Country of origin: Switzerland

  • Type: semi-hard

  • Colour: pale yellow

  • Vegetarian: no

  • Synonyms: Emmentaler

  • Made from cow's milk

  • Country of origin: Switzerland

  • Type: semi-hard

  • Colour: pale yellow

  • Vegetarian: no

  • Synonyms: Emmentaler

Emmental is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the area around Emmen, Switzerland. It is a popular Swiss cheese well-known for its characteristic holes or "eyes". Emmental cheese is made from unpasteurized or pasteurized cow's milk.

Emmental cheese has a mild, nutty, and slightly sweet flavour with a creamy and slightly firm texture. The flavour can vary depending on the age of the cheese, with the ageing period ranging from 2 to 18 months. Younger Emmental has a milder taste, while older varieties have a stronger, and more pronounced flavour.

Emmental cheese is a common ingredient in fondue and is frequently used in sandwiches, quiches, gratins, and cheese plates. It melts well, making it a popular choice for cheese sauces and toppings.

Various Emmental cheeses are produced in different regions. Different varieties of the cheese are registered as geographical indications, including:

Switzerland: Emmentaler AOC
Bavaria, Germany: Allgäuer Emmentaler with PDO status
Savoie, France: Emmental de Savoie with PGI status
Franche-Comté, France: Emmental français est-central with PGI status

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