Appenzeller

Also indexed as: Appenzell Rasskase

Wine Pairings

Preparation, uses, and tips

Appenzeller is appropriate for table use, as well as for grilling and melting.

Buying and storing tips

A hard cheese, appenzeller can be kept tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for a month or more.

Varieties

Appenzell rasskase

This is a reduced-fat version that has a sharper taste.

Emmenthaler and gruyere

These are other widely available, hard, appenzeller-type cheeses. Swiss tilsit also bears some resemblance to appenzeller.

Nutrition Highlights

Appenzeller, 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 110
Protein: 7.3g
Carbohydrate: 0.44g
Total Fat: 8.8g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (156mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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