Sonochemistry(?) and cheese fermentation

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The discussion revolves around the concept of sonochemistry and its potential effects on cheese fermentation, particularly in relation to how different types of music may influence the flavor of curing cheese. The scope includes experimental observations and reactions to unconventional research findings.

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  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

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  • Some participants express skepticism regarding the validity of the research linking music to cheese flavor, questioning the credibility of the lead researcher.
  • Others find the idea amusing and intriguing, noting the unusual request for cheese that has been exposed to various music genres.
  • A few participants highlight the broader implications of such research, suggesting it may reflect on the intersection of audio culture and culinary practices.
  • There is a recurring theme of skepticism about the scientific rigor behind the claims, with references to "woo" in the audio world.

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Participants generally express skepticism about the research findings, with no consensus on the validity or implications of the claims made regarding music and cheese flavor.

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Limitations include potential biases in the research methodology and the credibility of the researchers involved, as well as the informal nature of the claims being discussed.

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hip-hop-and-mozart-improve-flavor-swiss-cheese-180971721/
This experiment stretches my belief system way past the huh o0) stage.

Seems that if you play different types of music (24/7) for a curing cheese wheel you get different flavors. Hip hop produced the "best" flavor. It beat out Mozart which used to win other experiments like this - specifically playing music and plant growth. I guess the Smithsonian ran out of money to pay for more rigorous research. Or the greenhouse was already full of plants swinging to Mozart.

For extraordinary claims: maybe a Veterinarian who plays cheese maker is not best choice for lead researcher.
 
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I heard about this on NPR and nearly thought it was a joke!
 
Already, he says people have called requesting cheese that has listened to the blues, Balkan music and ACDC
I found that sentence interesting.
Blue cheese anyone.
Or is it The Blues Cheese.
 
Finally a research where even audiophiles has the right to play the skeptic :doh:
 
Rive said:
Finally a research where even audiophiles has the right to play the skeptic :doh:
Yeah, as if there wasn't enough woo in the audio world already...