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Sweetish; nutty with large holes; deep ivory to pale yellow. Gentle-flavored,
meltable, and easily sliced.
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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 |
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Milkfat in solids: |
43.0% minimum |
Moisture |
41.0% maximum |
Uses: Sandwiches, snacks,
sauces, fondue, cheeseburgers


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