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“Any variety of cheese that resembles Emmental cheese is typically referred to in the United States as what yellow-white variety?”

“Exploring the Varieties of Swiss Cheese”

Swiss cheese refers to any variety that resembles Emmental, a yellow, medium-hard cheese originating from Switzerland's Emmental region. While it's classified as a Swiss-type or Alpine cheese, the term doesn't mean the cheese is from Switzerland. Its distinctive appearance comes from "eyes" (holes) formed in the cheese, while versions without eyes are called "blind."

Swiss cheese is now produced globally, including in the U.S., Finland, Estonia, and Ireland, often using pasteurized or part-skim milk. The USDA uses the terms Swiss and Emmentaler interchangeably, while in Australia, both terms, along with "Swiss-style cheese," are used, sometimes with distinctions. In India, Swiss cheese is also sometimes called Emmental.