Emmental cheese

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/emmental-cheese

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the cheese type?Swiss-type cheese
2. What is the region of origin?Emme Valley, Switzerland
3. What is Emmental cheese and where does it come from?Emmental is a medium‑hard cheese from Switzerland, made in the green Emme Valley. It is famous for its big, bubbly holes and pale yellow color.
4. Why does Emmental cheese have holes?The holes form when special bacteria called Propionibacterium freudenreichii ferment lactic acid and release carbon dioxide. The gas builds up in the cheese, creating round pockets called eyes.

Swiss-type cheese: A classification of firm, pale yellow cheeses, often characterized by the presence of 'eyes' or holes formed by carbon dioxide gas.
Propionibacterium freudenreichii: A specific bacterium species responsible for the fermentation of lactic acid into carbon dioxide, creating the characteristic holes in Emmental.
Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC): A French system designating a product's origin and traditional production methods, ensuring quality and authenticity.
Alpine cheese: A broad category of firm, cooked-curd cheeses traditionally produced in mountainous regions, often with nutty flavor profiles.