Appenzeller cheese

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Appenzeller cheese is a traditional Swiss cow's milk cheese from the Appenzell region, renowned for its firm texture and distinctively tangy, aromatic flavor developed by washing the rind with a herbal brine.

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instanceOf Appenzeller cheese variety
Appenzeller cheese variety
Appenzeller cheese variety
Swiss cheese
cheese
agingTimeMaximum over 6 months
agingTimeMinimum 3 months
agingTimeTypical 3 to 4 months
3 to 6 months
4 to 6 months
over 6 months
aroma strong
brineContains herbs
spices
wine
brineRecipeStatus secret
color pale yellow
countryOfOrigin Switzerland
culinaryUse fondue
gratin dishes
raclette blends
fatContentInDryMatter about 45% to 50%
flavorProfile aromatic
tangy
hasVariety Appenzeller Classic NERFINISHED
Appenzeller Extra NERFINISHED
Appenzeller Surchoix NERFINISHED
holeType few small holes
madeFromMilkOf cow
milkTreatment raw milk
thermised milk
originProtectedStatus geographical indication in Switzerland
pairing beer
white wine
productionMethod brine-washed rind
washed-rind maturation
regionOfOrigin Appenzell NERFINISHED
rindColor golden brown
rindTreatment rubbed with cider
rubbed with spirits
rubbed with wine
washed with herbal brine
rindType washed rind
shape wheel
texture firm
textureDetail slightly open
smooth
traditionalUse cooking cheese
table cheese
wheelDiameterTypical 30 to 33 cm
wheelWeightTypical 6 to 8 kg

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Appenzell knownFor Appenzeller cheese