Product Reviews and Ratings - Germany - Allgau Emmental from igourmet

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(based on 28 ratings)

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Allgäu Emmental (or Allgäuer Emmentaler) is also referred to as Bavarian Swiss Cheese. One of the most famous German cheeses, it is not originally from Allgäu, but from the region of Emmental located in the Swiss canton of Bern. This cheese has been crafted there since the 18th century. In 1821, the "Swiss method" was brought to the Allgäu for the first time by Josef Aurel Stadler.

Made from pure Bavarian milk, it is high in protein with a refined flavor. Our Bavarian Swiss has a rich, yellow color and large eyes. We recommend it sliced for sandwiches; cut in strips for Chef salads; or chunked for party platters.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 28 reviews)

96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Complex(3), Creamy(6), Delicate(3), Firm(12)

Best Uses:

After dinner(7), Hors d'oeuvre(13), Melted(6), Salads(8), Sandwiches(13)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(4), Foodie(10), Frequent diner(3), Health conscious(9), Simple tastes(5)

The perfect 'accessory' cheese

By Leftcoastblues from Pleasanton, CA on 11/20/2008

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Pros:

Creamy, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Just as the perfect accessory is important in decorating, whether it's your home, yard, or body, so is important to find the right accessory for food. This cheese, for me, is the perfect accessory to 'bring out' other food flavors. It reduces the acidity of fruit; on sandwiches, it's creamy texture pairs beautifully with the crisp lettuce, sharp onion and rich meats; on a salad it, again, adds a creamy dimension and flavor that sets off everything from fruits and vegetables to grilled chicken. For my taste, this is not a 'stand alone' cheese, but it sure pairs well!

Loved it

By Cheeselover from VA on 10/23/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

very good

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Best quality/price

By Garance

from Savannah, GA on 10/2/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

If you are tired of the terrible cheddar they sell around you, this is a cheese to dream of. Try it in squares with a good Scotch whisky or an old-fashioned semi-sweet wine like the French Jurancon (it was the French wine served before the meal in the 1930, before Ike put whisky on the French maps). You might try it with a side of paprika or cumin, but the cheese does not really need anything but the company of good friends.

Great Cheese but too creamy

By Gus

from New Jersey on 9/28/2008

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Pros:

Firm, Nutty

Cons:

Bland

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

This is a fine cheese, but too creamy and smokey for me. It borders on the bland.

Wonderful Swiss cheese!

By Pam the Cruise Lady

from West Chester OH on 9/21/2008

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Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

This is a wonderful cheese--very smooth and creamy.

Excellent Cheese, great price!

By deeveecee

from GA on 9/20/2008

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

This is the first time I tried this cheese and it is excellent. My husband who is hard to please when it comes to cheeses just simply loved it!

♦Best 'Swiss' cheese I've ever tasted

By mcfo

from Key West Fl on 9/17/2008

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Swiss cheese flavor without the sharp bite

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

If you like to cook French dishes.

By Florida dude and his chick

from Ocala, FL on 9/14/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Potato Gratin fm Sologne

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Makes great Pommes de terre Solognotes( Potato gratin from the Sologne)

[0 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

didn't like

By peanut0426

from mi on 9/12/2008

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I didn't like it.

Excellent CHeese

By Jeff

from Fayetteville, NC on 9/2/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Great on a cracker as an appetizer before dinner or late night snack.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

FABULOUS

By skow

from chester ct. on 9/2/2008

Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Firm, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I'VE never been partial to swiss cheeses. I find they are always too mild and dry. This cheese was tasty with a strong flavor, smooth and creamy with a firm consistency.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice full flavor

By Chuck from Erie, PA on 8/27/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Sandwiches, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

A really nice, full flavor. I would describe the taste as a cross between a good Swiss and Jarlsberg cheese. Great on a cracker with a glass of wine.

I'm not a cheese expert by any means...

By Susie the exhausted mother of 3 toddlers from Andrews AFB, MD on 5/28/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I'm not a big fan of swiss cheese and I am not a cheese expert by any means, but I thought the cheese was alright. I actually bought it for my mom along with 2 other similar cheeses for mother's day and she liked all three alot... However I've got to say, the woman has never met a cheese she didn't like :P

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Just like I remembered

By Health food nut

from San Leandro, CA on 12/30/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

A dense rye bread, slightly toasted, a good mustard, and Emmental is a wonderful lunch. Add a green salad or endive and golden delicious apple lightly sauted and you will want to yodel!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Best Emmental I've everthad

By cibola the cat from Port Townsend, WA on 12/22/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Low Carb, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I didn't know Emmental could be so creamy and mild yet flavorful. I think I've never had a good Emmental before. I generally don't care for
"Swiss" cheese, but I love this on whole rye crackers!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would buy this product again and again

By omamarlies

from Spartanburg SC on 11/26/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I never had the Allgaeuer Emmenthaler, but I liked it. It is a bit milder than the Swiss and somewhat softer. We use it for sandwiches and on crackers. Will buy it again.

Sandwich Delight

By Flemish Kaas Lover from Rome, GA on 8/1/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

An excellent cheese for everyday use, not too fancy, just very good.

A cheese everyone should try

By Talshiarr

from Utah on 8/1/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

This is a fantastic cheese that should please everyone, even if they are hesitant to try new types. There is simply no comparison in the texture and flavor of real Emmenthaler and the cheap sliced stuff in the supermarket.

"Quality and price make this a winner"

By Mr. C. from Eatontown, NJ on 6/18/2007

Pros:

Firm

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Great as a snack anytime. Very tasty and nutty flavor.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Yummmm

By Stephriebindo from Eau Claire, WI on 3/20/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, This cheese rules

Cons:

Dried out quickly

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Sandwiches, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I really love cheese. This one especially. Great in a classic sandwich with ham. Pretty good with crackers and wine, though it dried out rather quickly. Delicious overall!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would buy this product again and again

By herbmorg

from Noblesville, IN on 3/16/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, I purchased 3 pounds, Smooth

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Allgau is the best swiss-like cheese I have ever tasted. So good that I bought 3 additional pounds

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Emmental cheese

By jj from Rochester, IN on 2/24/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Grated, Grilled, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Reminds me of the high quality of cheese that I ate while travelling Europe

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The best emmental

By Tom

from Vancouver, WA on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, Great in fondue, High Quality

Best Uses:

Fondue Melted on food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Wonderful in fondue and melted over potatoes like a Raclette cheese.

"Great everyday cheese"

By Cary

from Palm Harbor FL on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Whether eating out of hand as a snack or in mac & cheese or in a souffle for dinner the flavor comes through, enough zip, good texture and a great value for the price.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

eat away!

By jello

from Bel Air, MD on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Great with wasabi mustard, Wonder grilled

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Made a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and onion and it was one of the best I've had!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

what swiss should taste like

By gourmet chef

from Tucumcari,NM on 2/22/2007

Pros:

great addition to a ham o

Best Uses:

as a stack on on a sanwhi

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

Just a great cheese for the price can deffinently compare to others at a high price

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A surprising delight!

By Truely Pleased from Georgia, USA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

I was looking for some truely German products to fill a gift basket for some German friends this Christmas and after reading the description of this cheese I bought an extra pound for myself. Absolutely the best swiss cheese I had ever tasted. Such a creamy buttery flavor that banished any thoughts I will EVER have of eating the American plastic version of Swiss cheese again. This is what real swiss cheese is all about...try the real thing and you will be very happy you did!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

More flavor than Swiss

By Pastor George from Clymer, New York on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Allgau Emmental:

One of the "pros" in rating is durability. The problem is that because it is so tasty (like a "beefed up" Swiss) it has no chance to be durable!

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