Emmentaler AOP

Emmentaler AOP Classic

Emmentaler AOP Classic with its well-proportioned rind, ivory-coloured interior, cherry-sized holes and inimitable mild, nutty aroma represents a piece of Swiss nature and culture. Cheese fans appreciate the value of this unpasteurised cheese as a delicacy on cheese platters, as a way of enhancing a breakfast and as a perfect way to round off a meal. It can also be used as a flavoursome base for warm dishes.

Type of cheese Hard cheese
Milk processing Unpasteurised milk
Type of milk Cow’s milk
Full fat min. 45%
Lab-Type Animal rennet
Tolerability Lactosefree, Glutenfree
Maturity 4 Month
Taste Nutty and mild
Labels AOP/IGP
Region North-west Switzerland, Eastern Switzerland, Bern region, Central Switzerland
Season all-season
Loaf 75-120 kg

Taste some Emmentaler AOP and, instantly, you will know: this great, world-famous cheese speaks for itself. For Emmentaler AOP is indeed the king of cheeses.

  • Emmentaler AOP
  • Emmentaler Switzerland
    Consortium Emmentaler AOP
    Zieglerstrasse 43 B
    Postfach
  • CH-3000 Bern 14