Gruyere Cheese
Gruyere is a hard, large cheese, weighing anything up to 45 kg (100 Ib). Originally it came exclusively from Switzerland but is now made also in France, Italy and other parts of Europe. It is pale yellow in colour and is honeycombed with 'eyes' or holes, caused by the rapid fermentation of the curd; it has a distinctive and fairly sweet taste. It is served uncooked, but is also used in such classic cooked dishes as fondue.
