The larvae of the cheese fly (Piophila casei) are deliberately introduced to pecorino cheese, where their digestive action produces an advanced level of fermentation, including a breakdown of the cheese's fats. The cheese's texture softens, and a liquid called làgrima ('teardrop') may seep out.

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[–] 14 points 6 months ago

Nope, as long as I deny it, it's not true! Deciding your own reality is all the rage right now.

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