Question

Which fungus is used in the ripening of Roquefort cheese?

विकल्प

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Penicillium roqueforti

• Propionibacterium shermanii

• Penicillium camemberti

Answer 1

Penicillium roqueforti is the fungus used to ripen Roquefort cheese. This fungus is responsible for developing the characteristic flavour of Roquefort cheese and contributes to its distinctive appearance and taste profile.