Why does swiss cheese have holes in it?!


Question:

Why does swiss cheese have holes in it?


Answers:
Propionibacter shermani, a bacteria required to make the cheese is responsible for the holes in it.

bacteria used to make the cheese leaves holes

That's how it ages.

the worms eat through it.. YUM!

bacteria causes gas, gas is trapped in the cheese.

A bacteria (enzyme) used to make the cheese forms gas bubbles which in turn, leaves the holes in the final product.

becuase of the gases that u made...=] lol little sis.




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