Mystery of disappearing holes in Swiss cheese solved

[RJM62]

http://www.timesunion.com/news/worl...isappearing-holes-in-Swiss-cheese-6291886.php

Rich

 

[frfly172]

I never knew that.

 

[asechrest]

I read this yesterday. Fascinating.

 

[Norman]

I don't think I could go to my grave not knowing that tidbit.

 

[mkosmo]

Yeah, there are some things we all know are true but really don't want confirmed

 

[rbridges]

I don't think I could go to my grave not knowing that tidbit.

I agree. I will finally be able to sleep well tonight.

 

[Sac Arrow]

That's it? Hay dust?? Oh come on.

 

[RJM62]

That's it? Hay dust?? Oh come on.

I was thinking maybe the hay dust is a fomite for the bacteria whose gases make the holes.

Rich

 

[ClimbnSink]

Dammit now I'm out of a job. Made a good living these last few years as a melon baller artist in a swiss cheese factory.

 

[Clark1961]

so whycome did American made swiss cheese still have holes in it? I have some holy swiss cheese in the 'fridge right now. Is 'merican milk dirtier than swiss milk?

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

I had been dismayed in dairy section for years, nice to have an answer!

 

[steingar]

I would assume that the hay particles either carry in fuel for fermentative microorganisms, carry the fermentative microorganisms, or a combination of both. I wouldn't be surprised if American cheese makers skipped the whole fermentative thing and just injected air.

 

[nddons]

Dammit now I'm out of a job. Made a good living these last few years as a melon baller artist in a swiss cheese factory.

Well played, sir!