EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

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Our lactose-free Emmental cheese gains its intense aroma through careful handcrafting and special storage.

Base price: € 27.39/kg

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No artificial colors/flavors

No fillers

Gluten free

EMMENTAL Cheese | Lactose-free hard cheese made from hay milk with 45% fat in dry matter | DELUXE cheese freshly cut from the cheese wheel, from the cheese cellar | wonderfully aromatic and nutty taste guaranteed

Experience pure enjoyment with Premium Emmental from the Bregenzerwald, which pampers you with its mild, nutty flavor and top-notch Alpine cheese quality.

This cheese specialty is made from top-quality hay milk, sourced from cows traditionally fed fresh grass and hay. This not only gives Emmental its natural and full-bodied flavor but also ensures a sustainable and eco-friendly origin.

The Emmental hard cheese is the result of years of experience and artisanal care in the dairy. The large cheese wheels are carefully maintained and matured to ensure a product of the highest quality.

After a three-month aging process, Emmental reveals its mild, sweet, and nutty taste that cheese lovers adore. For a stronger flavor, try the cheese after four months of maturation for a more intense, tangy taste.

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Lactose-free Emmental: The natural milk sugar in our hay milk cheese is broken down by lactic acid bacteria, resulting in lactic acid plus top-notch flavor and aroma development.

Another advantage of this Premium Emmental is that it is lactose-free. This means that even people with lactose intolerance can enjoy this delicious cheese without hesitation.

With Emmental from the Bregenzerwald, you hold not only a cheese specialty of outstanding quality but also a piece of authentic cheese artistry. Let yourself be spoiled by this exquisite cheese and enjoy the best the Alps have to offer.

The large wheels, weighing about 80 kg and featuring large holes, give this hard cheese its typical, recognizable appearance. During the aging process, the wheels are stored at 22 °C and turned regularly. This is how the beautiful, large holes form, and the sweet, hearty-nutty aroma develops.

EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

In the Bregenzerwald region of Vorarlberg, hay milk (silo-free raw milk) is required for cheese production, whereas in other countries, thermally treated (pasteurized) milk is also used.

About twelve liters of milk are needed to make one kilogram of Emmental.

Our Emmental cheese is part of our mild cheese varieties listed in our shop overview.

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Emmental Cheese Characteristics

This fine cheese specialty is crafted from freshly harvested hay milk following an old cheese-making tradition and a unique recipe, then lovingly cared for during a 10-week maturation period. This is why it tastes just how discerning palates love it.

The Cheese Secret: The distinct characteristics of Bregenzerwald Emmental are heavily influenced by the quality of Alpine milk, its ingredients, flavor, and texture, as well as by the Alpine flora of Vorarlberg. This results in the special quality of Alpine cheese.

Traditional explanation for the large cheese holes: Due to natural fermentation (fermentation through propionic acid bacteria which attach to the fat content in hay milk), carbon dioxide gas is produced and trapped in different parts of the cheese mass, forming the famous holes in the cheese wheel.

EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

Facts about Emmental

A recent Swiss study on “holes in cheese” reveals something surprising – and it has to do with HAY.

The shape of the holes can give clues about the quality of the aging process. If the Emmental holes are not round but extremely oval and alternatingly very small or large, it may indicate improper aging.

Such a poorly aged Emmental often tastes bitter or unpleasant. More interesting details about Emmental can be found at Wikipedia.

EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

Cheese Holes in Emmental

The large holes and special aroma are characteristic of Emmental. The typical holes in Emmental cheese form during the aging process.

EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

The Emmental Cheese Rind

Natural, firm, golden yellow, marked with the dairy’s brand on one side of the wheel. The color darkens with age, reaching dark brown to black with a patina for cave-aged Emmental.

EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

Emmental Cheese | Storage and Maturation

Handmade hay raw milk Emmental wheels are aged at 22 °C and regularly turned. This process can take up to 18 months or more. The longer Emmental is aged, the stronger its flavor becomes.

Special Quality Features of Our Emmental Hard Cheese

  • The cheese rind forms when the wheels are immersed in a iodine-free salt bath after molding.
  • The salt bath promotes rind formation and acts against bacteria. Depending on the type of cheese, the wheels remain in the salt bath for different durations.
  • The salt draws water from the wheel. The wheels are then regularly treated with iodine-free salt and brine until fully matured.

Taste Magic

The uniqueness of Emmental cheese lies in its nutty-aromatic, distinctive cheese flavor.

Emmental Intensity

How mild or spicy is the cheese? We rate from 0 (mild) to 10 (spicy).

6/10

Emmental Texture

How firm is the cheese? We rate from 0 (soft) to 10 (hard).

7/10

Emmental Aging Time

How long is the cheese aged? We define aging from 1 to 12 months.

4/12

Additional Details on Lactose-Free Hay Milk Emmental Cheese

Characteristics of Emmental Cheese
Milk: 100% from hay milk without silage
Cheese type: Lactose-free hard cheese (HK) 
Aging process: Propionic acid fermentation in the heating cellar
Cheese flavor profile: mild-full-bodied
Aging time: 4 months
Fat in dry matter: at least 45 %
Total fat content: around 30 %
Allergens: Only contains milk-related allergens
Lactose: not contained
Rennet: natural animal rennet
Salt: iodine-free table salt
What makes Emmental cheese special? In the Bregenzerwald region, hay milk (silo-free raw milk) must be used, while in other countries, thermally treated (pasteurized) milk is also permitted. About twelve liters of milk are required to make one kilogram of Emmental.
How does Emmental taste? lightly sweet, walnut flavor
What is the texture like? Very smooth “long” cheese mass; firm yet melting
What is the color of Emmental cheese? The rind is natural, firm, and golden yellow, darkening with age.
How does the cheese mass smell?
  • The longer Emmental is aged, the stronger its aroma becomes.
  • Very aged Emmental may develop salt crystals in its holes.
What do the holes look like? large, typical holes with a shiny surface
How is Emmental cheese best enjoyed? perfect for sandwiches, as a mix in cheese-based dishes, for gratins; this cheese is versatile
How to recognize improper aging – lower quality?
  • The shape of the holes can be a clue to aging quality.
  • If Emmental holes are not round but extremely oval, alternatingly very small or large, improper aging might be the cause.
  • Poorly aged Emmental may taste slightly bitter or unpleasant.

If you wish to store large pieces of cheese wheels for more than 2-3 weeks, we recommend using a cloth.

Take a clean cloth, soak it in saltwater (just add a little salt), wring it out, and wrap the cheese with the damp cloth. Ideally, this process is repeated every 2-3 days.

If the cheese starts to turn slightly white or develops spots, it is usually due to salt or protein crystallizing due to temperature differences. Simply rub off these areas.

Using aluminum foil is possible (though not recommended) if it is perforated with many small holes to allow airflow.

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Brand

Alpen Sepp

GTIN

9120022282183

Country of origin

Austria

Weight

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Type of cheese

Traditionally hand-made Austrian hard cheese from silage-free raw milk (hay milk)

Ingredients

Cow's milk, cheese-making, natural lab, iodine-free table salt

Kind of cheese

Name of cheese

Emmental cheese

Storage conditions

Store refrigerated at +4 ° C to +8 ° C

Taste Intensity

mild

TARIC

04069013

Nutritional value artisan emmental cheese

Allergen labeling and nutritional value table – according to the LMIV (EU No. 1169/2011).
100 grams of cheese contain:

F.D.M. approx. 55 %
Nutritional value 419 kcal/1739 KJ
Fat 35 g
of it saturated 23 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
of which lactose <0,1 g*
Protein 27 g
Salt 0,6 g

*Cheeses containing less than 0.1% lactose are defined as lactose free!

Frequently asked questions from our customers

  • Do I get the fresh alpine cheese delivery to the gram exactly?
    Naturally. But as the cheese is freshly cut down for each delivery, it is often not possible to exactly match the desired amount of cheese to 100%. If we do not have enough weight, we just add the missing piece.
  • How is the Alpine cheese packaged and how is it with the cooling?
    The cheese is airtight vacuum-packed. If necessary, the packaging is added during the warmer seasons cooling elements.
  • How long is the durability of the premium cheese?
    ‘The decisive factor is above all the temperature. If it is too warm, the cheese matures too fast. If it is too cold, the aroma suffers. If it is too warm, the cheese starts to sweat and gradually dries up. The cheese is ideally stored refrigerated (at about 8-12 ° C) for about 3 months and longer.
  • How long will it take for the cheese to arrive?
    The cheese is shipped with DPD and should reach every destination in Europe –  at the latest after 3-4 days after shopping. To Germany 48 hours.
  • Is there a minimum order quantity when buying cheese?
    Yes, every cheese type have a minimum weight. You can select different weights of each cheese.
  • Is there a maximum order quantity?
    Of course not. If you need a very large amount of cheese, that is not a problem and we will discuss it with you.
  • How much are the delivery or shipping cost?
    DPD helped us a lot. For Germany and Austria we can therefore offer a cheap national lump sum. All other shipping cost you can find under delivery cost.
  • In which countries can be delivered?
    Currently the delivery in the shop is only possible to Austria and Germany. On request we also ship to other countries.

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24 reviews for EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar

  1. Avatar of Ryszard Kucza

    Ryszard Kucza (verified owner)

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  2. Avatar of Weber

    Weber (verified owner)

    The taste is incomparable

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  3. Avatar of Georg

    Georg (verified owner)

    The quality is great and the taste is perfect. But I also expect that for the price.

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  4. Avatar of Elisabeth

    Elisabeth (verified owner)

    Very digestible. Good quality and very good taste

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  5. Avatar of Schuster Siegfried

    Schuster Siegfried (verified owner)

    The Emmentaler is very good, but I have eaten a better one is also not cheap

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      Stephan

      Dear Mr. Schuster
      Thank you for your rating. Cheese and cheese taste is, as you can see in the whole reviews, always a personal matter of taste. Try the cheeses until you discover the ideal cheese for yourself.

  6. Avatar of Kaup Elisabeth

    Kaup Elisabeth (verified owner)

    Good quality, good taste.

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  7. Avatar of Renate Schwarz

    Renate Schwarz (verified owner)

    The best Emmentaler I have ever eaten !!!

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  8. Avatar of Karin

    Karin (verified owner)

    I’ve never eaten such a tasty cheese a poem.

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  9. Avatar of Wöhr

    Wöhr (verified owner)

    Delighted by the taste of the man noticed the fresh great

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  10. Avatar of Hanna Wittel

    Hanna Wittel (verified owner)

    I and my husband, our children and especially our little granddaughter are crazy about it

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  11. Avatar of Monika Glückler

    Monika Glückler (verified owner)

    Knew this cheese from the market in Überlingen, found it delicious, so I took your Internet address so I can order it because I do not come to Überlingen so often.

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  12. Avatar of Sven-Ove Liße

    Sven-Ove Liße (verified owner)

    Rreally awesome. We have not bought such an Emmentaler in Germany yet. Here the absolute highest note.

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  13. Avatar of Marie-Luise Schlösser

    Marie-Luise Schlösser (verified owner)

    The Emmentaler is my absolute favorite cheese. Therefore eaten first. A great taste, there is no better !!

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  14. Avatar of wölfling

    wölfling (verified owner)

    Delicious!!

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  15. Avatar of Holger und Renate Fassel

    Holger und Renate Fassel (verified owner)

    This is the tastiest Emmentaler we have ever tasted and we have tried many. “The Whole Piece Emmentaler” was nibbled in no time. Just fine!!!!

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  16. Avatar of Handl Renata

    Handl Renata (verified owner)

    Tastes like the Emmentaler that I know from Switzerland from my small dairy, just fine. No comparison to the one in the supermarket. Well done!!!
    Renata Swiss Abroad

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  17. Avatar of Veronika Fischer

    Veronika Fischer (verified owner)

    Really tasty, so cheese must taste.

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  18. Avatar of Veronika

    Veronika (verified owner)

    Delicious!!

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  19. Avatar of Hella

    Hella (verified owner)

    Really delicious. Always eaten gladly.

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  20. Avatar of Jürgen

    Jürgen (verified owner)

    We never ate such a delicious Emmentaler. Keep it up.

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  21. Avatar of Mariann

    Mariann (verified owner)

    I have never eaten such a delicious Emmentaler like that. Mild and yet spicy.

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  22. Avatar of Edel

    Edel (verified owner)

    This Emmentaler tastes great, very good

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  23. Avatar of Kyri

    Kyri (verified owner)

    I have tasted many times from the supermarket of different brands Emmentaler. Although this Emmentaler tastes great, I’ve been waiting for something extra special, or even something different than the other brands. Still very good.

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  24. Avatar of Jäger

    Jäger (verified owner)

    tastes great

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EMMENTAL CHEESE | 100% Mild Taste Guarantee | Lactose-Free Austrian Deluxe Hard-Cheese Straight from the Cheese Cellar
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