The physics of frilly Swiss cheese “flowers”

Cheese enthusiasts adore the(monk's head) Swiss cheese "Tête de Moine," known for its distinctive and elegant appearance when sliced into rosettes using the Girolle tool. Recently, scientists discovered that these intricate frilly edges share similarities with natural formations like leaves and fungi, sparking curiosity about their formation process. This led them to study how the cheese's unique texture is created, uncovering the mechanisms behind its captivating design.