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Appenzeller has been made in the Swiss Alps for over 700 hundred years. It is a bit like a gruyere, but with a more pronounced flavour and rich hints of cream and roasted almonds to finish. It is a great cheese for those who like a full flavour and a smooth, even texture that isn’t crumbly.
Region: Switzerland
Milk: Unpasteurised Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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Milk: Pasteurised Sheep
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
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Milk: Cow
Size: approx 250g wedge cut to order
