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Wood-chip smoking of Swiss cheese is a low-temperature thermal process that imparts phenolic flavor compounds while preserving protein structure.
Origin: Swiss alpine dairies (Traditional) — Valais, Switzerland
See full technique reference →By smoking at 20–30 °C for 2–4 hours, birch wood chips release phenolic compounds such as 4‑methoxyphenol and guaiacol that adsorb onto milk fat globule membranes, forming a protective antioxidant layer. The mild, sweet smoke flavor is achieved without denaturing casein, maintaining the cheese’s smooth texture.
Primary Reaction
Adsorption of phenolic compounds onto milk fat globule membranes forming an antioxidant layer
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