This week we’re diving into the deliciously gross world of cheese.
How old is the oldest cheese?
Why does it smell so bad?
And why are most of your favourite cheeses probably actually your favourite moulds?
On this episode of Huh? Science Explained, Jacinta Bowler slices through everyone’s favourite yellow toastie topping.
Huh? Science Explained is a LiSTNR production.
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Originally published by Cosmos as Why is cheese so stinky?
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