Question

Name a microbe used for the production of Swiss cheese.

Answer 1

Production of Swiss cheese

The production of Swiss cheese involves the fermentation by the following bacteria:-

• Lactic acid bacteria: The bacteria converts lactose into lactic acid.
• Propionibacterium shermanii: This bacteria converts lactic acid to propionic acid and carbon dioxide.

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



Final answer: Propionibacterium shermanii