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Gruyère substitutes

The closest swaps for Gruyère, ranked by attribute similarity. Each note flags the biggest difference so you can adjust.

1 Appenzeller cheese similar overall, but less firmness 2 Cheddar similar overall, but less pungency 3 Comté cheese similar overall, but less creaminess 4 Red Leicester similar overall, but less pungency 5 Raclette du Valais similar overall, but less firmness 6 Fontina similar overall, but less firmness