Lorraine Swiss is a mild, American-made Swiss-style cheese with small holes.

• Milk: cow’s (American Swiss is typically pasteurized)
• Style: Swiss-style, with small “lacy” holes
• Made in: the United States
• Flavor: mild

Not from Switzerland

The original Swiss cheese is Emmental, made in the Emme valley in the canton of Bern, usually from raw milk and famous for its large holes. American Swiss cheeses, like Lorraine and Baby Swiss, are milder and typically made from pasteurized milk. If you’re curious about where the holes come from, see Why does Swiss cheese have holes?

Wrapping up

Mild and easygoing, it’s good on a sandwich with a slice of tomato.