WONDER #322: Why Are Some Cheeses Stinky?

Question 1 of 3

When making cheese, milk is curdled until it separates into curds and what?

1. whey
2. brine
3. oxygen
4. butter

Question 2 of 3

What substance in the starter culture helps determine a cheese’s taste, texture, and smell?

1. whey
2. salt
3. curds
4. bacteria

Question 3 of 3

Which famous stinky cheese is made from a starter culture that features the same bacteria responsible for human body odor?

1. Brie
2. Camembert
3. Limburger
4. Cheddar

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