Product Reviews and Ratings - Switzerland

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(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Switzerland

This extra special delicacy from the Gruyere district of Switzerland is well known as the basic ingredient in fondue. But with its delightfully nutty, spicy, full flavor, it is delicious as a table cheese as well. Upon eating Gruyere, one immediately recognizes the taste of whole milk that is used exclusively in making this grand cheese. We say it is grand because a whole wheel of Gruyere weighs about 80 pounds. In fact, it takes over 100 gallons of milk to make a single wheel of Gruyere! Enjoy this traditional favorite julienned into a chef's salad, melted on a hot open-faced sandwich, or, of course, in a classic cheese fondue. Won the Silver Medal in the World Cheese Awards.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 70 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:

4.4 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Firm(4), Flavorful(7), Rich(5), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Melted(6), Salads(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(4)

The price was right for me...

By Ixil

from Spokane, WA on 7/2/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

I tend to get into what some people might think of as a rut. However, to me it is just easier to single out one thing I like and have it often.

My favorite thing is french onion soup. Freezing the base and adding cheese and garlic croutons is an easy lunch.

Grocery prices for gruyere is over twice as expensive. This is as good as if not better than that I have been buying.

Good to have on hand

By Marge

from Falcon CO on 6/7/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

Better and less expensive than the supermarket and lasts a long time.

I felt like I was back in Europe

By Michaela

from Mebane, NC on 5/26/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

I love it

I would buy this again

By Ma from Scotia NY on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

I use this cheese in a potato fennel dish.

Great Gruyere!

By Amy

from Atlanta, Georgia on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Fondue, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

I used this cheese for a Swiss fondue, and the taste was wonderful! Great quality cheese, would definitely buy again.

Excellent for fondue

By Lor from Statesboro, GA on 11/6/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

For fondue, or at the end of dinner.

Great cheese for fondue

By Jesse

from PA on 6/18/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

We used this cheese for fondue and it was excellent.

Yummy

By John from New Holstein, WI on 4/14/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

Cheese was excellent. Much better than what is available at my local specialty. I’ve used it plain, in scalloped potatoes, and in French Onion Soup. [...] Eat Well. - John

one of the greatest cheeses of all times

By Kev the lover of fine vine wines

from Oklahoma but work for the US in Iraq on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Fine wines and beers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere:

Gruyere is one of my all times favorites cheeses, it is outstanding with a fine wine or a great German beer, you can go wrong with this cheese if you love great cheese

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