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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

The Forktionary Angle

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

Definition

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

Sensory Profile

TasteNutty, Sweet, Savory
TextureSemi-hard, Elastic, Creamy (melted)
AromaNutty, Milky
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Fat Content

Typically 25-30% Fat by Weight

Melting Quality

Excellent for Fondue & Grilled Sandwiches

Origin

Emmentaler is Original Swiss-Type Cheese

Nutrition Facts

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

Chef’s Secret

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

Substitutions

Best Match

Gruyère Cheese

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.

Buying Guide

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

Flavor Pairings

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

Recipes Using Fat Swiss Cheese

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A Lighter Side Of Cc's Oven Grilled Reuben Sandwiches

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