Original sentence: This is due to the types of bacteria encouraged to grow on the cheese; for example, the bacterium Brevibacterium linens, responsible for the pungent smell of many blue cheeses
Edited sentence: Due to this strong smell and flavor, blue cheeses are often considered an acquired taste.They can be eaten by themselves or can be crumbled or melted over foods.This is due to the types of bacteria encouraged to grow on the cheese; for example, the bacterium Brevibacterium linens, responsible for the pungent smell of many blue cheeses, is also the cause of human foot odor