why does cheese ‘sweat’ when its heated?

Question: why does cheese 'sweat' when its heated?
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  cheese,
  food
Asked by sam to Andy, Duane, Giovanna, Katie, Theresia on 13 Nov 2014.
- Duane Mellor answered on 13 Nov 2014:
  
  This is the water being driven out of the cheese when it is warmed, at least that is what I think it is. I guess the heat breaks down the solid emulsion and water is released
- Andrew Philp answered on 14 Nov 2014:
  
  I’m guessing its because water and oils within the cheese come through pores in the cheese when it is warmed, kinda like how we sweat when hot.

sam commented on 14 Nov 2014:

thanks always wanted to know that

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drama queen commented on 15 Nov 2014:

Me too

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Question: why does cheese 'sweat' when its heated?