SciShow Explains Why Swiss Cheese Has Holes

After explaining why feet smell like Doritos, SciShow is taking on its second most-asked cheese-related question: namely, why does the Swiss variety have holes? The answer lies in fermentation. During the process, bacteria feed on lactose and excrete waste, which comes in a number of different forms, including carbon dioxide. As the bacteria are in … Continue reading SciShow Explains Why Swiss Cheese Has Holes