EMMENTAL CHEESE , Big Piece | Austrian Lactose-free hard cheese | 6 kg

Just imagine experiencing the pure pleasure as you take a bite of the premiumHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info Emmental cheese from the Bregenzerwald. This cheese, with its mild, nutty flavor and unparalleled alpine cheese qualityDetecting cheese defects and quality - on the cheese dough. Recognizing cheese defects requires some practice. » More info, invites you to indulge yourself.

Discover how each slice of this extraordinary cheese takes you on a journey starting with the best hay milkHay milk comes from cows that are fed exclusively with fresh grassland feed, hay and little grain. » More info. This milkCheese milk is the milk intended for the production of cheese, also with the concomitant use of buttermilk products, cream products, sweet whey, sour whey and whey cream (whey cream) » More info comes from cows living in harmony with nature, fed on fresh grass and fragrant hay. Feel how the natural, full-bodied taste of Emmental envelops your senses, a flavor shaped by sustainable and eco-friendly origins.

Every bite tells a story of years of experience and artisanal care. Imagine how the massive wheels are carefully tended and aged in the cheese dairy to achieve the highest quality.

As you delve into this Emmental cheese, you will experience how it develops its mild, sweet, nutty character after three months of ripening, enchanting cheese lovers. And if you dare to wait even longer, you’ll discover an intensely spicy flavor after four months that makes your taste buds dance.

The best part? This Emmental is lactose-free. Enjoy it joyfully and worry-free as the lactic acid bacteriaBacterium Linens (red culture bacteria) are brushed with salt water on the cheese. break down the natural milk sugar, resulting in an intense aroma and unique taste.

When you hold this premium Emmental cheese from the Bregenzerwal in your hands, you are holding more than just cheese – you are holding a masterpiece crafted with love, patience, and the art of cheesemaking. Let yourself be pampered by this exquisite cheese and experience the best that the Alps have to offer.

The massive wheels weighing approximately 80 kg with large holes give this hard cheeseThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info its typical, recognizable appearance. During the ripening process, the wheels are stored at 22 °C and turned frequently. This is the only way for the beautiful, large holes to form and the sweet, hearty, nutty aroma to develop.

Characteristics of Emmental

This fine cheese specialty is traditionally made from freshly harvested hay milk following a special recipe and lovingly cared for during the 10-week ripening periodThe milk period is also called the lactation period. It is the time when farm animals such as cows, sheep or goats keep milk for milk production. » More info. Only then does it taste as sophisticated palates prefer.

The secret of the cheese: The distinctive characteristics of Bregenzerwald Emmental are heavily influenced by the high-quality alpine milk, its nutrients, flavor, texture, and the Vorarlberg alpine flora, which result in the unique quality of alpine cheese.

Traditional explanation for the large cheese holes: Through natural fermentation (fermentation by propionic acid bacteria that bind to the fat contentThe F.D.M. value related to dry matter, also depending on the water content of the cheese. The higher the water content (the more watery the cheese) the less dry matter and the less fat the cheese contains. » More info of the hay milk), carbon dioxide gas is produced, which collects in various spots within the cheese without being able to escape.

These spots form the famous holes in the cheeseThe large round holes (round holes, fermentation holes) are caused by fermentation gases of bacteria (for example, the propionic acid bacteria in Emmentaler, etc.). » More info wheel.