Which microbe lends Swiss cheese its flavor and characteristic holes
A)Propionibacterium
B)Streptococcus lactis
C)Escherichia coli
D)Staphylococcus

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Swiss cheese is usually made from cow milk with the addition of propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii. This microbe produces carbon dioxide gas, which causes characteristic holes in the cheese during the ripening process. The propionibacterium also produces fruity and nutty flavor compounds, which give Swiss cheese its distinct taste.

Which Microbe Lends Swiss Cheese Its Flavor and Characteristic Holes