Cheese Spoilage

+**Cheese spoilage** describes the unwelcome degradation of cheese, often initiated by microbial growth. This process alters its desired texture, flavor, and aroma, making it unpalatable or unsafe for consumption. Common agents include various [bacteria](/wiki/bacteria) and [mold](/wiki/mold) species, thriving under specific storage conditions.

+## See also

+- [Food Preservation](/wiki/food_preservation)

+- [Dairy Products](/wiki/dairy_products)

+- [Food Microbiology](/wiki/food_microbiology)