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The Emmental or Emmentaler as the Swiss say is pretty much the mother of Swiss cheese. It’s been copied so many times that many people have forgotten how an original, Swiss produced Emmental actually tastes. It’s nutty with a hint of sweetness. It melts very well too, especially in this younger version. Grate it over pasta or slice it thinly and make a cheese burger. Its uses are quite endless and – trust us – it’s even great just on its own with some charcuterie and a nice piece of crusty bread.
With its smooth even rind, its ivory consistency, its cherry-sized holes, and its distinctive nutty and tangy flavour, Emmentaler AOP is a genuine piece of Swiss nature and culture.
As with pretty much all of our cheese, this Emmental is 100% raw milk. It is produced in the accredited AOP (Appellation d’origine protégée; Protected Designation of Origin) region and has been matured for at least 4 months. The characteristic holes are formed as the cheese matures. The natural fermentation produces carbon dioxide which gathers in different places within the cheese and is unable to escape. For a hard cheese, the salt content at 0.5 g / 100 g is extremely low. Emmentaler AOP is lactose-free.
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.
