Mesophilic - Direct set culture (pack of 5)

$9.50
Mesophilic - Direct set culture (pack of 5)

Used in making a variety of hard, moderate temperature loving cheeses including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, and Colby. This culture comes as a single pack and a mother culture must be incubated as per directions below. CULTURE INCLUDES: lactose, lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris YIELD: One packet will make 1qt. of prepared culture. DIRECTIONS: To 1qt. sterilized milk cooled to 76ºF, add one packet, mix and let set undisturbed 12-15 hours. Use within one week. To re-culture, store in ice cube trays in freezer. To 1qt sterilized milk cooled to 76ºF add 1 cube of prepared starter and repeat process given above. Useage amounts are in the range of 1-2% by volume (1.25- 2.5 ozs per gallon of milk). STORAGE: Keep packages in the freezer, they will last up to 2 years.