Meaning & use
Emmenthaler
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A firm, pale yellow Swiss cheese with a mild, nutty flavor and characteristic large holes.
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The cheese board included thin slices of Emmenthaler alongside grapes and crackers.
Emmenthaler is often used in fondue for its smooth melting quality.
A note on using this word
Named after the Emmental valley in Switzerland, this cheese's signature holes, or "eyes," form from carbon dioxide bubbles released during fermentation.
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Swiss cheese
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