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Energy
395 kcal · 20% DV target
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.
Emmental is a significant source of dietary calcium and iodine, contributing to bone health and metabolic function .110
The characteristic holes and nutty flavour of this cheese are produced by the bacterium Propionibacterium freudenreichii, which releases carbon dioxide and propionic acid during the ripening process .4
While high in saturated fat, systematic reviews of fermented dairy products like Emmental suggest they may have a neutral or even protective effect on cardiovascular health and type 2 diabetes risk .568
Because it is a hard, aged cheese, Emmental contains very low levels of lactose, making it a common dietary option for individuals who must manage galactose (a component of milk sugar) intake .1
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
395 kcal · 20% DV target
28.9 g · 58% DV target
30.9 g · 40% DV target
19.9 g · 100% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
1.42 g · 142% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.27 g · Top 11% of dairy & cheese
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Wrap in wax paper to allow the cheese to breathe without drying out.
As a hard cheese, it requires significant milk volume per kilogram and shares the high methane footprint of bovine dairy.
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.