¿Qué es Emmenthaler Cheese?
A medium-hard, aromatic Swiss cheese distinguished by its large holes (eyes), nutty and buttery flavor, and excellent melting properties.
"The iconic "holey" Swiss cheese, a mild-mannered giant of flavor and versatility."
¿A qué sabe Emmenthaler Cheese?
Mild, nutty, buttery, slightly sweet, fruity
- Taste
- Nutty, buttery, fruity, slightly sweet
- Texture
- Firm, elastic, smooth, large irregular holes
- Aroma
- Mild, sweet, hay-like
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Aging Period
4-18 months
Fat Content
Approx. 45%
Hole Formation
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
Información Nutricional
Per 1 oz (28g)El Secreto del Chef
For the best fondue, combine Emmentaler with Gruyère for a balanced nutty flavor and optimal melting consistency, ensuring a smooth, stretchy texture.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Emmenthaler Cheese
El mejor sustituto para Emmenthaler Cheese es Gruyère, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Very similar nutty, sweet, and complex flavor profile with excellent melting qualities, though with smaller eyes.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Gruyère Mejor | 1:1 | Very similar nutty, sweet, and complex flavor profile with excellent melting qualities, though with smaller eyes. |
| Comté | 1:1 | Another hard, unpasteurized French cheese with a rich, nutty, and slightly fruity taste, also melts well. |
| Jarlsberg | 1:1 | A Norwegian Swiss-style cheese, milder and sweeter than Emmentaler, but with similar eyes and good melting properties. |
| Swiss Cheese (processed) | 1:1 | A readily available, milder, and often creamier alternative for sandwiches, but lacks the depth of true Emmentaler. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Emmenthaler Cheese
- Look for firm, pale yellow cheese with shiny, evenly distributed 'eyes'.
- Avoid dry, cracked, or overly pungent pieces.
- Store wrapped in parchment paper.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Emmenthaler Cheese?
- Wine (Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay)
- rye bread
- apples
- pears
- walnuts
- mustard
- cornichons
- fondue
- gratins
- sandwiches.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Emmenthaler Cheese?
Mild, nutty, buttery, slightly sweet, fruity Mild, sweet, hay-like
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Emmenthaler Cheese?
El mejor sustituto es Gruyère (1:1). Very similar nutty, sweet, and complex flavor profile with excellent melting qualities, though with smaller eyes.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Emmenthaler Cheese?
Look for firm, pale yellow cheese with shiny, evenly distributed 'eyes'. Avoid dry, cracked, or overly pungent pieces. Store wrapped in parchment paper.
