Cheese production started in the area east of Bern over 200 years ago. It's a hilly region, so good for cattle grazing. 17,700 tons of Emmentaler are produced each year in this region by 150 ...

Emmental and Sbrinz, and stored for 50 years. "These cultures, also called 'cheese starter cultures' were partially reactivated to create some sort of laboratory mini cheeses," explains Somerville ...

It also adds a lovely buttery flavor. Emmentaler is the model for what Americans know as holey "Swiss" cheese. Raclette is ...