Swiss Cheese Holes Restored by Powder

In the 2000s, Swiss cheese began losing its iconic holes because modern hygienic milking practices reduced the presence of hay particles in the milk. These particles had previously acted as nucleation points for gas bubbles that created the "eyes." In 2025, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court approved the addition of hay flower powder during cheesemaking, specifically to restore the traditional appearance of Swiss cheese.

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