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by kakacik 228 days ago
I presume you mean Emmental, the term "swiss cheese" doesn't exist or more precisely has no meaning, its like saying "american car" for example, what do you want to discuss with such a vague term.

Switzerland produces up to 1000 varieties of cheese (still nothing compared to what France produces but its a tiny country comparatively), and literally 1 semi famous variety has holes. Its not what most Swiss folks buy most of the time, that would be ie well aged AOP Gruyere or Appenzeller for example (much much better taste experience than even best Emmental can ever produce).
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petesergeant 228 days ago
> the term "swiss cheese" doesn't exist or more precisely has no meaning

Would you believe Australians call cheddar "tasty cheese"?

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IAmBroom 228 days ago
> I presume you mean Emmental, the term "swiss cheese" doesn't exist or more precisely has no meaning, its like saying "american car" for example, what do you want to discuss with such a vague term.

Nonsense. Swiss cheese has a particular appearance and taste profile in the US.

If you tried to sell something as "Swiss cheese" that was bright yellow and solid, you'd be laughed at.

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