Why isn't grated swiss cheese found in the grocery stores?

Answer 1

Maybe because it is a very unusual request . Swiss cheese is a softer cheese and doesn't grate well. How many recipes have you seen calling for grated swiss?

Answer 2

Swiss cheese is one of the softer white cheeses. Because of this it is great as a slice on top of a burger, cubed into a Maurice Salad, or melted and ladled over a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Yet grated is not an easy option for this diverse bovine side product.
Softer cheeses are very hard to grate because they lack the firmness that would allow you to grate as much of the "brick" as you can -- it tends to snap in the middle and then you're stuck trying to grate two short pieces. And from personal experience the darn thing often breaks again on you. Anyone that's clipped a knuckle on a grater can tell you this suddenly looks like a dangerous kitchen task.
If you need something that is close to grated I would suggest having the deli slice the amount you need as thin as possible; then when you get that home just use a kitchen knife to cut that further down to "match sticks". Hope your dish turns out well -- just what do you use grated swiss for anyway? --Andy

Answer 3

Sargento makes a grated Swiss.

Answer 4

Never thought about that LOL They have every other kind but Swiss. Good Point!!

Answer 5

different taste