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Please note this product is marked as 'backorder' and can currently only be ordered with the Christmas pre-order packs. Orders containing this product will be marked for shipping once the product arrives (i.e. the full order will be held).
This cheese is probably the most iconic Swiss cheese with its making tracing back to the twelfth century. Its characteristic holes (eyes) are created during the ripening when bacteria release carbon dioxide gas and in turn slowly forming the bubbles that make the holes. This process originates back to the introduction of a revolutionary heating system early 20th century.
The Sélection Beeler Emmental AOP Extra (or also called ‘Emmentaler’ in Switzerland) is produced in an old cheese dairy in the middle of the picturesque Emmental (Emme Valley) that has seen it all happen. The raw milk cheese is matured over 18 months, washed in salt brine for the first 12 months and then only in pure water to enhance its natural flavor of its pure, pre-alpine milk. It enjoys a mild aroma with a strong taste of nuts.
How we wrap your cheese
The freshness of your cheese is our priority. That’s why — unless stated otherwise in the product description — we pack all cheeses in vacuum-sealed bags to protect them during their journey. We know some customers prefer the traditional touch of cheese paper wrap, so we’re happy to offer this option for a small fee, as it takes extra care and time to prepare.
Unless noted differently, all cheeses will generally have a best-before date of at least 14 days, and vacuum-packed cheeses around 2 months. Remember, with cheese this date is simply a guide — it doesn’t necessarily mean the cheese will be of lesser quality afterwards. In fact, many softer varieties reach their most delicious ripeness when enjoyed close to, or even just beyond, their best-before date.
How the cheese gets to you
At Alpine Express, we send all our cheeses in eco-friendly, insulated cardboard boxes, carefully cushioned with recycled packing paper and kept chilled with food-grade gel ice packs. We use the fastest service available — most often Star Track Express — so your cheese arrives in peak condition. You can check estimated delivery times using Star Track’s estimated transit time tool, though we may occasionally select another trusted courier to ensure the quickest, most reliable service.
Unless otherwise noted, we ship cheese boxes each Monday, with an order cut-off of 8 pm (Sydney time) the night before. As soon as your order is on its way, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow your cheese’s journey from our door to yours.
Do you have any other questions? Check our FAQs for additional information or write to us via our contact form.
