Emmentaler
From the Emme valley in the canton of Bern, PDO Emmentaler is one of the largest cheeses in the world, with wheels of up to 120 kg. Its famous holes form during ripening, thanks to propionic bacteria.
- Milk: Cow
- Family: Pressed, cooked
- Origin: Bern (Emme valley), Switzerland
- Best season: all year
Ripening
Ripened for 4 to 12 months.
What to serve it with
Cubes as a snack, apples and country bread