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Swiss Cheese Emmentaler

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Swiss Cheese Emmentaler

Swiss Cheese Emmentaler

Photo by Jennifer Meier

Type of Milk:

Cow, pasteurized and unpasteurized are sold

Origin:

Switzerland, in the region of Bern

Rind:

Natural, inedible rind

Flavor:

Mild, with the herbal, fruity flavor almost all Swiss cheese shares

Uses and Pairings:

Emmentaler can be paired with fruity white wines, light red wines or lighter-style beers. It is a great cooking cheese and especially tasty in a ham sandwiches.

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