The developing microbiome of cheese | Free educational graphic
Illustration shows the changing microbes in a maturing cheese and some of the factors that affect the microbiota.
As a cheese matures, the lactic acid bacteria and other early colonists give way to other species of bacteria and, eventually, fungi, in a process known as ecological succession. The details of which species are present depend on exactly how the cheese is made and ripened, and what variety it is.
Read more in Knowable Magazine
Blessed are the (tiny) cheesemakers
Cheese is not just a tasty snack — it’s an ecosystem. And the fungi and bacteria within that ecosystem play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of the final product.
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/food-environment/2022/blessed-are-tiny-cheesemakers
Take a deeper dive: Selected scholarly reviews
New Insights into Cheese Microstructure
Microstructure plays an essential role in the development of cheese products and microscopy can help with that.
https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-food-032519-051812
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The Knowable Magazine Science Graphics Library is an initiative to create freely available, accurate and engaging graphics for teachers and students. All graphics are curated from Knowable Magazine articles and are free for classroom use. Knowable Magazine is an editorially independent initiative produced by Annual Reviews, a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society.
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This graphic is available for free for in-classroom use. Contact us to arrange permission for any other use: knowablemagazine.org/contact-us
The developing microbiome of cheese | Free educational graphic
Illustration shows the changing microbes in a maturing cheese and some of the factors that affect the microbiota.
As a cheese matures, the lactic acid bacteria and other early colonists give way to other species of bacteria and, eventually, fungi, in a process known as ecological succession. The details of which species are present depend on exactly how the cheese is made and ripened, and what variety it is.
Read more in Knowable Magazine
Blessed are the (tiny) cheesemakers
Cheese is not just a tasty snack — it’s an ecosystem. And the fungi and bacteria within that ecosystem play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of the final product.
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/food-environment/2022/blessed-are-tiny-cheesemakers
Take a deeper dive: Selected scholarly reviews
New Insights into Cheese Microstructure
Microstructure plays an essential role in the development of cheese products and microscopy can help with that.
https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-food-032519-051812
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Knowable Magazine from Annual Reviews is a digital publication that seeks to make scientific knowledge accessible to all. Through compelling articles, beautiful graphics, engaging videos and more, Knowable Magazine explores the real-world impact of research through a journalistic lens. All content is rooted in deep reporting and undergoes a thorough fact-checking before publication.
The Knowable Magazine Science Graphics Library is an initiative to create freely available, accurate and engaging graphics for teachers and students. All graphics are curated from Knowable Magazine articles and are free for classroom use. Knowable Magazine is an editorially independent initiative produced by Annual Reviews, a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society.
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We love to hear how teachers are using our graphics. Contact us: knowablemagazine.org/contact-us
This graphic is available for free for in-classroom use. Contact us to arrange permission for any other use: knowablemagazine.org/contact-us