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Swiss Emmentaler

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Sweetish; nutty with large holes; deep ivory to pale yellow. Gentle-flavored, meltable, and easily sliced.




 
  Milk Used Aging Period Color Texture Flavor Purchase Unit
Swiss Cheese (Emmentaler Cheese)
(Switzerland)
Cow's Milk 6 to 9 months deep ivory to light yellow Smooth and firm, with large, round holes, or eyes Sweet, nutlike Unit: Domestic-125- to 175-lb. wheel;
Imported-150- to 225-lb. wheels; slices
 
Milkfat in solids: 43.0% minimum
Moisture 41.0% maximum

Uses:  Sandwiches, snacks, sauces, fondue, cheeseburgers

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