Dairy & Cheese · per 100g
A firm, pale-yellow Swiss cheese defined by its iconic large holes and sweet, nutty profile, Emmental provides a concentrated source of minerals and high-quality protein within a fermented dairy matrix.
Fat, Phosphorus
Zinc, Vitamin A
Phosphorus, Calcium
Calcium, Protein
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The characteristic holes, or 'eyes', are formed by Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria which consume lactic acid and release carbon dioxide gas that becomes trapped in the curd during maturation.
Standout nutrients
Calcium
Phosphorus
Protein from Amino Acids
Protein
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a hard cheese, it requires significant milk volume per kilogram and shares the high methane footprint of bovine dairy.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Wrap in wax paper to allow the cheese to breathe without drying out.
Airtight Container
2–4 weeks
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
Claim citations
6