Swiss Cheese – Emmental
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by admin
Also known as Emmentaler and Emmenthaler, this cheese takes its name from the Emmental Valley where it originated around 1293. It is considered Switzerland’s oldest and most prestigious cheese. This pale yellow cheese is made from part-skim, unpasteurized cow’s milk and has a mild, slightly nutty, buttery, almost fruity flavour. The holes range from small to large olive-size. It is made in giant (up to 220-pounds) wheels and can be easily identified by its hometown stamped on the rind. This firm cheese melts easily, making it good for sauces, and it goes equally well with fruits and nuts.
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