Description

Gruyère is a hard yellow Swiss cheese.Gruyère cheese is generally known as one of the finest cheeses for baking, having a distinctive but not overpowering taste. Named for the town of Gruyères in Switzerland where it was originally made, Gruyère cheese is a firm cheese with a pale yellow color and a rich, creamy, slightly nutty taste. It features a few small holes, or "eyes", characteristic of Swiss cheese. When fully aged it develops small cracks that impart a slightly grainy texture to it. It is made with cow's milk. It has a rusty brown exterior and a hard texture. Gruyère adds savoriness without overshadowing the other ingredients. It is a good melting cheese. It is also traditionally used in French onion soup, as well as in croque-monsieur, a classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich. Gruyère is also used in chicken and veal cordon bleu. Gruyere cheese is commonly used for baking. Gruyere can be stored for a month or more. Avoid Gruyere that has mould on the surface. The nutritional value of Gruyere is similar to that of other hard cheeses. It is a good source of protein, phosphorus and calcium but it is very high in saturated fat.