Ever wonder where the characteristic holes in Swiss cheese come from?

They form as the cheese ripens. Carbon dioxide gas produced during the natural fermentation process becomes trapped inside the cheese curd. And voila! These pockets of gas form the famous Swiss cheese holes.

And It's Good For You Too!

Not only is Swiss cheese a wonderful treat for your palate, it is also a nutritious part of a balanced diet. A 1-oz serving contains 8g of protein and 30% of the recommended daily allowance of calcium.