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No, blue cheese itself is not living.
You can check if anything is living by asking yourself if it does MRS NERG: (Move, respire, be sensitive to changes such as light, need nutrition, excrete, reproduce and grow).
The blue bits in blue cheese are made by moulds and bacteria, and bacteria are a living organism.
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Is cheese living or nonliving?
Non-living- but some cheese (like Bleu cheese) has mold organisms in it that are alive.
Is blue cheese dressing homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Blue cheese dressing is considered heterogeneous because it is a mixture of various ingredients that do not fully blend together to form a uniform solution. The chunks of blue cheese and other components like herbs and spices give it a non-uniform appearance and texture.
What smells like cheese but is blue in the winter green in the summer have thorns have legs and eyes are dead and can talk?
This riddle describes a blue cheese. Blue cheese can emit a strong, pungent odor similar to cheese, is often blue-veined, changes color with age, and has a crumbly texture that could resemble thorns. The reference to legs and eyes, as well as talking, is likely symbolic or metaphorical.
How fast does blue cheese mold?
Blue cheese can typically start developing mold within a few days to a week if not stored properly in the refrigerator. The mold may continue to grow and spread over time, so it's important to keep an eye on it and discard any cheese that shows signs of excessive mold growth.
What bacteria makes the mold in blue cheese?
Penicillium roqueforti is the specific mold used to make blue cheese. It is responsible for the blue veining and unique flavor characteristic of this type of cheese.
