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The holes are caused by carbon dioxide which is produced by the bacteria in the cheese as it matures. It's a by-product of respiration. It's the same gas as is produced by yeast in breadmaking - which makes your loaf rise.
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How do they name cheese?
they name cheese by the way the cheese looks. for example, Swiss cheese was named Swiss because of it's holes.
What is the name of a hard Swiss cheese?
Gruyère is a hard Swiss cheese.
Is Swiss cheese capitalized?
Yes, only the proper name "Swiss" is capitalized; cheese is a common noun.
When did Swiss cheese get its name?
Swiss cheese gets its name from Switzerland, where it is produced. It isn't possible to pinpoint exactly when cheeses such as Gruyere and similar cheeses with holes, made in Switzerland, first gained the name 'Swiss cheese'.
From what country is Swiss cheese from?
Swiss cheese is by definition cheese from Switzerland.
Where is cheese imported from?
Swiss cheese is the common name for the Swiss-made Emmentaler cheese, which is exported pretty well all over the world. As well, Swiss-style cheeses, known as Swiss Cheese, are made in several countries.
What is Swiss cheese?
Swiss cheese is cheese that is made in Switzerland. Obvious really.
What type of cheese has holes?
Swiss Cheese? Sometimes if you use the kraft singles or something like that they might not have holes, because it's more processed and they add extra things and might remold it, but just swiss cheese has holes.
Where is Swiss cheese produced?
Swiss cheese, by definition, is produced in Switzerland.
If Doris paid 24.30 for 8.1 pounds of Swiss cheese what was the price of 1 pound of Swiss cheese Do not include in your answer?
24.30 for 8.1 pounds of Swiss Cheese = 3 for 1.0 pounds of Swiss Cheese
What is the difference between baby Swiss and petit suisse cheese?
Baby Swiss is an American Swiss cheese with small holes and a mild flavor. Petit-Suisse cheese is a French cheese, a fresh cheese made from milk enriched with cream.
Is Swiss cheese holy?
If your question means...Does Swiss Cheese have holes in it?...the answer is Yes.
