Appenzeller cheese has a mild spicy side, with a subtle aroma from the brine aging. It's a pressed, cooked-curd cheese with occasional pea-size holes.
 
It has a pleasing, smooth texture. Its real charm though is its fruity tanginess, imparted by the herbal wash it receives during curing, making it a perfect complement for snacks, sandwiches, grilling, or as a melting cheese or fondue. 
 
The Appenzeller® Mildly spicy can be recognized by its silver label.