Emmental de Savoie Cheese

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About Emmental de Savoie Cheese

Emmental de Savoie is a type of cheese from France. It is a cooked pressed cheese made from raw cow's milk. The cheese is known for its large, wheel-like shape, with a diameter of 72 to 80 cm and a weight of at least 60 kg after maturation. It has a yellowish-brown rind and a firm, supple paste with well-defined openings called "eyes." The cheese has a clean, fruity taste and is characterized by a high level of protein breakdown. Emmental de Savoie is produced in the Savoie region, using milk from traditional cow breeds like Abondance, Montbéliarde, and Tarentaise. The cheese is linked to the region's rich fodder resources and traditional cheesemaking practices.

Key Facts

Country of Origin France
Specific Origin Savoie region, including specific municipalities in the departments of Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Ain, and Isère.
Protection PGI (1996)
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Raw
Fat Content At least 28%
Rind Yellowish brown, without spots or blemishes
Texture Firm and supple
Flavor Clean, fruity taste
Colors Homogeneous color in the paste
Forms Round wheel, portion of a wheel, bars, slices, grated, diced.
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