Question

Large hole in Swiss cheese are due to production of large amount of \(CO_2\) by a

Answer 1

Production of Swiss cheese :
Swiss cheese is characterised by the presence of large holes. The production involves the fermentation by the following bacteria:-

• Lactic acid bacteria: The bacteria convert lactose to lactic acid
• Propionibacterium shermanii: These bacteria convert lactic acid to propionic acid and carbon dioxide.

The carbon dioxide escapes the surface of the cheese forming the large holes.