Which of the Following Molecules is Responsible for the Distinctive

Question

Which of the following molecules is responsible for the distinctive flavor of Swiss cheese?
A) lactate
B) glucose
C) galactose
D) propionate
E) acetate

Accepted Answer

Propionate is responsible for the distinctive flavor of Swiss cheese due to the fermentation of the bacteria Propionibacterium freudenreichii. This process produces carbon dioxide and propionic acid, which gives the cheese its nutty and sweet flavor.