Question

Sort the components as seen in the production of cheddar cheese.

• A. Lactic acid
• B. Cheese
• C. Glucose
• D. Pyruvic acid

Answer 1

Lactobacillus ferment glucose into cheese. First glucose is converted to pyruvic acid. Then this is acted upon by lactobacillus and lactic acid is formed. Finally from this cheddar cheese is obtained. Another form of cheese that is made by the action of Propionibacteria is called swiss cheese.