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Gruyere Cheese

This is a very large round, flat, thick cheese, and cuts firm, with large holes, or "vesicles" as they are called, containing at times a little moisture. The odor of Gruyere is very peculiar, but the nutty flavor of a good sample is only equalled by Cheddar. The best qualities are imported from Fribourg. The process employed in making Gruyere is unique, but there are two qualities, the better being called Emmenthaler, the difference being in the quality of the milk.