Pharmacy Daily | Dispensary Corner 19 Mar 19

WE all know the calcium in dairy products such as cheese is good for bones - but how to ensure that it tastes as good as possible?

Now scientists in Switzerland have suggested it could have something to do with music played while the cheese is made.

A fascinating study that kicked off last Sep saw nine large 10kg "wheels" of Emmental cheese each placed in separate wooden crates, to test the impact of music on their taste and aroma.

Each block of cheese was exposed to a different genre, ranging from Mozart's "Magic Flute" opera to Led Zeppelin's classic "Stairway to Heaven" and everything in between.

Intriguingly the researchers from Bern University found significant differences in the flavours and textures of the final products, with the wheel exposed to the hip hop beats of "We Got it From Here" by A Tribe Called Quest said to be the most fruity.

Cheesemakers now plan to focus on hip hop, taking 5-10 cheeses and play different tracks to see which has the most effect.

Authorities in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv are aiming to reduce the number of accidents in the street, by installing special LED lights on the road at several busy intersections.

The target is so-called "smartphone zombies," to ensure people whose eyes are glued to the screens of their devices are alerted when it is safe to cross.

"We need to find ways to put the road into their eyes," said Tomer Dror from the local traffic management authority.