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Why are there holes in cheeses like Emmental?

April 26, 2017cheeses emmental

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Why are there holes in cheeses like Emmental?

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The characteristic holes (or “eyes”) in cheeses like Emmental are caused by certain types of bacteria that are added in the cheesemaking process. During ripening, bacteria create gases. When gases can’t escape, they create the characteristic holes or eyes you see in Swiss-style cheeses.