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Fat Swiss Cheese

N/A (Cheese) Allergens: Milk
Fat Swiss Cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine European (Swiss)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's Milk

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese ?

A semi-hard, pale yellow cheese characterized by distinctive holes (eyes) and a nutty, slightly sweet flavor, originally from Switzerland.

"The iconic hole-filled cheese for the most authentic melts."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese ?

Mild, nutty, slightly sweet, rich, creamy

Taste
Nutty, Sweet, Savory
Texture
Semi-hard, Elastic, Creamy (melted)
Aroma
Nutty, Milky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Fat Content

Typically 25-30% Fat by Weight

Melting Quality

Excellent for Fondue & Grilled Sandwiches

Origin

Emmentaler is Original Swiss-Type Cheese

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat30 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Protein27 g
Total Carbohydrate1 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium800 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium100 mg

Le secret du chef

The 'eyes' in Swiss cheese are formed by carbon dioxide gas produced by Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria during ripening. This indicates proper fermentation.

Substituts & Proportions pour Fat Swiss Cheese

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese est Gruyère Cheese, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar nutty flavor and good melting qualities.

Substituts pour Fat Swiss Cheese avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Gruyère Cheese Meilleur 1:1 Similar nutty flavor and good melting qualities.
Emmental Cheese 1:1 Often considered the original 'Swiss' style cheese, identical characteristics.
Jarlsberg Cheese 1:1 A Norwegian cheese with similar taste and hole structure, slightly sweeter.
Provolone Cheese 1:1 Good melting cheese, milder flavor, but similar texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese

  1. Look for cheese with uniform eyes, not too many or too few.
  2. Avoid any with mold not characteristic of cheese.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese ?

  • Rye bread
  • Fruit (apples
  • pears)
  • Wine (white)
  • Ham
  • Soups
  • Fondues

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Fat Swiss Cheese ?

Mild, nutty, slightly sweet, rich, creamy Nutty, Milky

Quel est un bon substitut pour Fat Swiss Cheese ?

Le meilleur substitut est Gruyère Cheese (1:1). Similar nutty flavor and good melting qualities.

Comment choisir et conserver le Fat Swiss Cheese ?

Look for cheese with uniform eyes, not too many or too few. Avoid any with mold not characteristic of cheese.

Recettes utilisant le/la/l'Fat Swiss Cheese

A Lighter Side Of Cc's Oven Grilled Reuben Sandwiches image 176
European Cheese Number Of Servings Main Ingredient

A Lighter Side Of Cc's Oven Grilled Reuben Sandwiches

Craving a Reuben but watching your waistline? This recipe is a game-changer! We've taken the classic Reuben and given it a healthy makeover, replacing sauerkraut with a vibrant, flavorful coleslaw. This open-faced delight cuts calories, fat, and carbs significantly, while still delivering that incredible Reuben taste you crave. Imagine perfectly toasted bread, melted cheese, tender corned beef, and a tangy, light coleslaw – all in under 30 minutes! A lighter, healthier, and equally delicious twist on a timeless favorite.

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Ingrédients Dairy associés

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