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Emmentaler

Emmental cheese (Swiss-style holey cheese)

noun EM-en-tah-ler Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: named after the Emme valley in Switzerland

Usage Note

Emmentaler is the iconic holey cheese with a mild, nutty flavour. Widely used in Germany in sandwiches, Käsespätzle, and gratins; Deutscher Emmentaler is produced domestically under the same name.

Examples

"Geriebener Emmentaler macht den Auflauf herrlich goldbraun."

Natural Translation

Grated Emmental cheese makes the casserole wonderfully golden-brown.

Literal Translation

Grated Emmental makes the casserole wonderfully golden-brown.

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