If an individual were to be asked to describe Swiss cheese they would probably refer to the characteristics of Swiss cheese rather than the flavor.  That well-known characteristic of this type of cheese are the famous holes that make this product so well-known. 

The holes found in Swiss cheese are known as eyes.  In addition, these eyes or holes are a good indicator of the strength of the cheese’s flavor.  Specifically, the larger the holes in the product, the stronger the flavor is to the taste buds.

In addition, when considering Swiss cheese it is important to note there are a number of varieties of this flavorful cheese.  Examples of different types of Swiss cheese include Emmentaler, Baby and Lacy.

Emmentaler

Emmentaler cheese is yellowish in color and can be defined as a medium to hard cheese.  This type of cheese is characterized by large holes.  However the actual taste of this type of Swiss cheese is not pungent nor can it be described as sharp in flavor.

To process the Emmentaler it takes three types of bacteria.  Those three types of bacteria include Streptococcus, Lactobacillus and Propionibacter shermani.  In the latter process stage the Propionibacter shermani consumes the lactic acid that is created by the other two types of bacteria.  In turn this process releases carbon dioxide gas.  Ultimately this gas gradually forms pockets of air that creates the characteristic holes of the Swiss cheese.

This type of Swiss cheese is a very popular ingredient in the making of sandwiches.  Also, it is a popular cheese when wishing to make cheese fondue. 

Baby Swiss Cheese

Another popular Swiss cheese product is a cheese known as Baby Swiss cheese.  Baby Swiss is produced by using water rather than the whey from milk.  This process retards the action of the bacteria in creating the cheese.

Characteristically speaking this type of Swiss cheese has much smaller holes with the taste being defined as mild.  In addition, this type of Swiss cheese is made from whole milk.

Lacy Swiss Cheese

One additional type of Swiss cheese is Lacy Swiss cheese.  Lacy Swiss cheese is a variety of cheese that is made in the United States of America.

Similar to the baby Swiss cheese, the Lacy Swiss has small holes, but rather than being made from whole milk it is made from low fat milk.  An example of this type of cheese is the Lorraine Swiss.

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