Do student have to make their own cheese for a science fair project about cheese?
No they do not. Some projects that examine mold growth can be completed with cheese that was purchased from a store. For these projects it is a good idea to go to a deli and ask for specific weights of cheese, like 2 ounces of each variety. Are there differences between goat cheese and cow cheese? Yes there are. Each mammal produces a milk that is unique to their species. This means that each type of milk will have a different pH value, a different population of bacteria and different protein and fat ratios. Where do students get mold from for their cheese experiment? Mold will naturally grow on cheese if it is left out. However, students can culture mold from samples taken from surfaces or they can purchase cultures of specific strains of mold from a science store. How do students measure mold growth on cheese? Students will need to conduct a visual examination of their cheese samples. They will need to use students’ microscopes to accurately measure the growth rate of the mold. Are m
