KALTBACH™

Welcome to our line of Kaltbach™ Cave-aged cheeses. The legendary Kaltbach Cave is home to some of the world’s most distinctive Emmi cheeses.

Kaltbach™ cheeses are carefully crafted in the deep, cool Kaltbach Cave located in the Alpine Valley of Switzerland. The Kaltbach Cave is a 22 million-year-old natural sandstone labyrinth with a small tranquil river running through. In fact, Kaltbach is a German word that translates to “cold brook". The natural brook inside the cave allows for a constant humidity of 96 percent in the mineral-rich cave air. This natural process regulates the humidity, which is a crucial part of the texture and flavor development and what makes this cheese unlike any other in the world.

That's why each Kaltbach™ cheese is distinctive, unique and unforgettable.

KALTBACH™ LE GRUYÈRE® AOP

KALTBACH™ LE GRUYÈRE® AOP

  • Aged a minimum of 1 year
  • Raw cow's milk
  • Animal rennet

Kaltbach™ Le Gruyère® AOP matures peacefully under the watchful care of the Kaltbach Master Affineur in the cave. The mineral-rich air creates the perfect environment for transforming specially selected Le Gruyère wheels into wondrous depths of flavor. Each wheel is recognized instantly by the color of its rind – an unmistakable rustic brown patina – and its flavors of dried stone fruit, spice, black tea and hazelnuts with an earthy depth to captivate your taste buds. The texture is smooth with a slight flake and pronounced crystal crunch.

Serving Size 1 oz (28g), Servings Per Container: Varied, Calories 110, Total Fat 9g (11% DV), Sat. Fat 5g (27% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 25mg (8% DV), Sodium 170mg (7% DV), Total Carb. 0g (0% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugar 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 8g, Vitamin D mcg (0% DV), Calcium 250mg (20% DV), Iron 0.1mg (0% DV), Potassium 20mg (0% DV). * % DV = % Daily Value. CONTAINS MILK. KEEP REFRIGERATED.
  • Red nut iconToasted Pecans
  • Red fig iconFig or Pear Mostarda
  • Red store iconCherry Jam & Rustic Bread
  • Red meat iconCured Meats & Olives
  • Red wine glass iconCabernet Franc
  • Red wine glass iconRed or White Burgundy
  • Red wine glass iconGrenache or Syrah
  • Red cocktail iconSingle Malt Scotch
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  • Gluten Free
  • RBST-Free
  • Non-GMO
KALTBACH™ LE CRÉMEUX

KALTBACH™ LE CRÉMEUX

  • Aged A Mimimum Of 120 Days
  • Pasteurized Cow's Milk
  • Microbial Rennet

Kaltbach™ Le Crémeux develops a unique, complex flavor in the Kaltbach Cave. Sweet and unassuming at first, this semi-firm cheese keeps you coming back for another bite as the flavor and texture develops and becomes reminiscent of a soft cooked egg yolk in a bowl of ramen. It’s distinctive, special and classically Kaltbach.

Serving Size 1 oz (28g), Servings Per Container: Varied, Calories 110, Total Fat 10g (12% DV), Sat. Fat 6g (29% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 30mg (10% DV), Sodium 200mg (10% DV), Total Carb. 0g (0% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugar 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 6g, Vitamin D mcg (0% DV), Calcium 180mg (15% DV), Iron 0mg (0% DV), Potassium 20mg (0% DV). * % DV = % Daily Value. CONTAINS MILK. KEEP REFRIGERATED.
  • Red fruit iconBLACKBERRIES
  • Red fruit iconPINEAPPLE
  • Red store iconHONEY
  • Red polenta iconGRATED INTO POLENTA
  • Red beer iconBERLINER WEISSE BEER
  • Red tea iconICED GREEN TEA
  • Red wine glass iconBRIGHT CHARDONNAY, CHENIN BLANC OR RIESLING
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  • Gluten Free
  • RBST-Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegetarian
KALTBACH™ GOUDA

KALTBACH™ GOUDA

  • Aged a minimum of 180 days
  • Pasteurized Cow's Milk
  • Microbial Rennet

Kaltbach™ Gouda is a washed-rind cheese made exclusively for Emmi cheesemakers in Emmen, Switzerland. This cheese is aged for 3 months before refinement in the famed Kaltbach Cave to for an additional 3 months. The result is a beautiful rustic brown rind and a flavorful nutty caramel flavor.

Serving Size 1 oz (28g), Servings Per Container: Varied, Calories 110, Total Fat 9g (11% DV), Sat. Fat 5g (27% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 20mg (7% DV), Sodium 220mg (10% DV), Total Carb. 0g (0% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugar 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 8g, Vitamin D mcg (0% DV), Calcium 210mg (25% DV), Iron 0mg (0% DV), Potassium 20mg (0% DV). * % DV = % Daily Value. CONTAINS MILK. KEEP REFRIGERATED.
  • Red beer iconHard Cider
  • Red cocktail iconGin
  • Red tea iconSmoky Tea
  • Chocolate
  • Red nut iconNut Butter
  • Red store iconHoney
  • Red store iconPeach Jam
  • Red salad iconPear & Arugula Salad
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  • Gluten Free
  • RBST-Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegetarian
KALTBACH™ EMMENTALER® AOP

KALTBACH™ EMMENTALER® AOP

  • AGED A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR
  • RAW COW’S MILK
  • ANIMAL RENNET

Its natural black rind comes from its maturing process in the mineral-rich sandstone caves. Kaltbach Emmentaler carries the AOP designation which ensures the cheese is made from the original recipe. The cave-aging produces complex flavors, blending earthy, intense nuttiness, with herbaceous woodiness.

Serving Size 1 oz (28g), Servings Per Container: Varied, Calories 110, Total Fat 9g (11% DV), Sat. Fat 5g (26% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 25mg (8% DV), Sodium 60mg (2% DV), Total Carb. 0g (0% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugar 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 8g, Vitamin D mcg (0% DV), Calcium 288mg (20% DV), Iron 0.1mg (0% DV), Potassium 24mg (0% DV). * % DV = % Daily Value. CONTAINS MILK. KEEP REFRIGERATED.
  • Red fruit iconDried Apricots
  • Red herbs iconSkewered Rosemary Sprigs
  • Red onion iconCaramelized Onions
  • Red bacon iconBacon
  • Red meat iconCured Ham & Mushrooms
  • Red wine glass iconOaked Chardonnay
  • Red wine glass iconCabernet Sauvignon
  • Red gin & tonic iconGin & Tonic
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  • RBST-Free
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FEATURED CHEESES

KALTBACH™ LE CRÉMEUX

Notes

Creamy, Tangy, Melt-in-mouth

Pair With

BLACKBERRIES PINEAPPLE HONEY

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KALTBACH™ GOUDA

Notes

Nutty, Caramel, Spice

Pair With

Hard Cider Gin Smoky Tea

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KALTBACH™ LE GRUYÈRE® AOP

Notes

Dried Stone Fruit, Black Tea, Hazelnuts

Pair With

Toasted Pecans Fig or Pear Mostarda Cherry Jam & Rustic Bread

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