Appenzeller Black - Extra
Appenzeller Black - Extra
Appenzeller Black Extra – an exceptionally spicy Swiss cheese, Super Gold winner
Appenzeller Black Extra is an iconic Swiss cheese, famous for its intense, spicy flavor. This is achieved through a careful aging process during which the cheese is regularly washed with a strictly secret herbal mixture. This raw milk delicacy is of absolute top-tier quality and has proudly achieved the prestigious Super Gold status at the World Cheese Awards 2025–2026.
Freshly cut to order, vacuum-packed, and shipped cooled.
Description Appenzeller Black - Extra
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Are you looking for an intensely spicy cheese, full of character and with a unique aroma? Easily order the Appenzeller Black Extra at GoudaCheeseShop.com and bring a true Swiss masterpiece into your home.
- ✔ Super Gold winner – World Cheese Awards 2025–2026
- ✔ Characteristic, highly piquant, and spicy flavor
- ✔ Made from raw milk (unpasteurized cow's milk)
- ✔ Freshly cut from the wheel & vacuum-packed
- ✔ Safe and cooled shipping
Order today and discover why this Super Gold winner is loved by gourmets all over the world.
Appenzeller Black Extra – intense, spicy, and internationally awarded
Appenzeller Black Extra is known for its powerful and unmistakable flavor profile. Thanks to a maturation period of at least six months and regular care with a secret herbal brine, this cheese develops an incomparably aromatic and piquant character. It is one of the most expressive Swiss cheeses you can taste.
This dedication to craftsmanship and quality has also been recognized at the highest international level: the Appenzeller Black Extra won the highly coveted Super Gold medal at the World Cheese Awards 2025–2026. This officially ranks it among the very best cheeses in the world.
Flavor and texture
The cheese has a firm yet supple texture that melts creamily in the mouth. The flavor is distinctly intense, savory, and highly spicy, with complex herbal notes that linger long on the palate.
Perfect for the cheese board, fondue, and cooking
Enjoy Appenzeller Black Extra purely on a refined cheese board, accompanied by a robust red wine. Additionally, this cheese is a fantastic addition to warm dishes: grated over gratins and casseroles, or as an indispensable, flavorful ingredient in an authentic Swiss cheese fondue.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Fat 45+, unpasteurized cow's milk (raw milk), rennet, starter culture, salt, herbal mixture.
Quality and shipping
Quality:
We cut your Appenzeller Black Extra fresh to order and carefully vacuum-pack it.
Shipping:
The cheese is shipped cooled so that the flavor, texture, and premium quality are optimally preserved during transport to your doorstep.
Why choose Appenzeller Black Extra?
- ✔ Awarded Super Gold – World Cheese Awards 2025–2026
- ✔ Highly piquant taste thanks to the secret herbal mixture
- ✔ Authentically crafted with unpasteurized cow's milk (raw milk)
- ✔ Freshly cut to order & vacuum-packed
- ✔ Ideal for snacks, casseroles, or a cheese fondue
Order your Appenzeller Black Extra today and enjoy a world-class cheese at home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Appenzeller Black Extra
More information
| Dimension whole cheese | +/- 29 cm Ø x 8 cm H |
|---|---|
| Brand | Appenzeller |
| Flavor strength | Very Piquant |
| Country origin | Switzerland
|
| Nutritional information | per 100 grams |
| fat (gr) | 32 |
| Saturated fat (gr) | 19 |
| Calcium (mg) | 950 |
| Calories (kcal) | 411 |
| Kilojoules (KJ) | 1625 |
| Carbohydrates (gr) | 1 |
| Protein (gr) | 25 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 |
| Type of milk | Cow
|
| Type of rennet | Rennet |
| Lactose-free | Yes
|
| Pasteurized Yes/No | Unpasteurized / Raw milk |
| Limited shelf life | No |
Customer Reviews
Packaging was cold and thought through.