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Swiss Cheese

Low concern

Swiss cheese is governed by FDA standard of identity 21 CFR 133.195. Contains milk (a major allergen), saturated fat, and sodium; otherwise nutritionally appropriate in moderation.

Found in

1,764 products

What it is

Hard, eyed cow's-milk cheese characterized by propionibacterium-induced 'eyes' (holes); FDA-defined.

Cheese; flavor and protein source.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
saturated fat and sodium

What regulators actually say

"Swiss cheese, emmentaler cheese, is the food prepared by the procedure set forth... and complies with all the provisions of this section."

21 CFR 133.195 (FDA) — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.195 (Swiss cheese)

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food

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