Why does some cheese have holes in it?!
Why does some cheese have holes in it?
We are all familiar with the cartoon cheese that is yellow and has holes in it. Examples include Edam, Jarlsberg and Leerdammer cheese - but how do the holes get in the cheese and why doesn't all cheese get holes in it?
Answers:
The holes are because of carbon dioxide gas that is produced as the cheese is aged. Not all cheeses have holes because not all cheeses have the right texture and bacteria to produce holes.