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Reduced Fat Natural Swiss Cheese
2009 CHEFSBEST® AWARD FOR BEST TASTE WINNER
Alpine Lace® Cheese
What Makes a Great Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese?
A mild flavor, quick melt and delectable versatility make Swiss cheese a must-have in the fridge. And because it’s reduced fat, you can really pile it on your favorite sandwich.
High-quality reduced fat Swiss cheese will have an ivory color with just a little bit of shine. The Swiss cheese “holes” can be any shape or size, depending on the block it was cut from. Whether the slices are thin or thick, they need to be consistent in a package.
Reduced fat Swiss cheese won’t have as strong an aroma as regular Swiss cheese, but it should still have a nutty and dairy complexity.
Sourness is the first basic taste in Swiss cheese, but it should not be too sour. A little salt will follow to give it balance.
Expect a milder, less complex flavor in reduced fat Swiss cheese, but those nutty, dairy, lactic tang notes from the aroma should still come through.
Quality reduced fat Swiss cheese will have a smooth and creamy texture—again, slightly less creamy than regular—with a touch of sharpness.
We know what makes a great reduced fat Swiss cheese, but what makes a bad one?
A good reduced fat Swiss cheese has a little gloss, but not so much that it looks greasy. Avoid Swiss cheese with plastic packaging aromas, overly simple flavors, or a greasy texture that leaves a waxy film behind.
Why is Alpine Lace® Cheese the best reduced fat Swiss cheese?
ChefsBest selected Alpine Lace® Cheese as the best reduced fat Swiss cheese because of its big slices, appropriate thickness and sheen, and its distinct Swiss aroma. The complex flavor held up well, and the texture had creamy texture that finished smooth.
This judging was for natural Swiss cheese, not including other types of sliced cheese like Cheddar, Monterrey, American, shredded, string, block or crumbled cheese.
For more information and recipe ideas, please visit the Alpine Lace website.
Other Leading Brands:
Kraft, Sargento
ONE-STEP IDEAS
Reduced fat Swiss cheese is a great choice for omelets.
Serve with baby carrots for a healthy kids snack.
Swiss cheese brings a creamy, nutty edge to salads and soups.
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FUN FACTS
- The characteristic “eyes” in Swiss cheese are formed by a bacterial starter culture added to the milk.
- Swiss cheese is used in the classic Swiss melted cheese dish called fondue.
- To be stamped Grade A in the United States, a Swiss cheese’s holes need to be a particular size.
The ChefsBest Award for Best Taste is awarded to the brand rated highest overall among leading brands by independent professional chefs.
