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Emmental
Emmental
Also known as: emmental cheese, emmentaler cheese, Emmental cheese from cow's milk
Low concern
Emmental is a whole-food cheese. Milk is a major food allergen.
Found in
124 products
What it is
Swiss-style cow's-milk cheese with characteristic eyes/holes.
Whole-food cheese providing flavor, fat, and protein.
Why it's flagged
- major allergen (milk)
- high in saturated fat
- high sodium
What regulators actually say
"Swiss cheese, emmentaler cheese is the food prepared by the procedure set forth in paragraph (b) of this section."
"Cheese, swiss - nutrient composition data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; Swiss/Emmentaler cheese has standard of identity (21 CFR 133.195).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole food; milk is a labeled allergen in EU.
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