Bacterial cultures are the key to
cheese making and producing various other dairy products. There is
a large variety of cultures used in making cheese and other dairy products
such as buttermilk and yogurt. All of our starters are considered
Direct Set or Direct Vat Inoculates (DVI) which take all the worry out
of culture preparation. They are added directly to milk when any
recipe calls for starter.
Primary Cheese Cultures
MESOPHILIC-A
8 dose re-sealable jar $4.95
MESOPHILIC-A
bulk pouch for 288 gallons of milk $29.95
Contains: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
and cremoris Mesophilic-A is for fresh and hard cheeses such
as Cheddar, Colby, Feta, Chevre. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons
of milk. Add to milk when any recipe calls for the addition of starter.
Package contains eight 1/4 teaspoons, enough starter to prepare eight 2
gallon batches. Store in freezer for up to 9 months.Requires
Rennet
MESOPHILIC-M
8 dose re-sealable jar $4.95
MESOPHILIC-M
bulk pouch for 288 gallons of milk $29.95
Contains: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis,
cremoris, biovar diacetylactis. Mesophilic-M is for fresh cheeses such as Camembert,
Gouda, Blue, Baby Swiss and others where a buttery flavor and eye formation
is desired. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Add
to milk when any recipe calls for the addition of starter. Package
contains eight 1/4 teaspoons, enough starter to prepare eight 2 gallon
batches. Store in freezer for up to 9 months. Requires
Rennet
THERMOPHILIC
8 dose re-sealable jar $9.95
THERMOPHILIC
bulk pouch for 100 gallons of milk $29.95
Contains: Streptococcus thermophilus For Italian cheeses like parmesan, romano, provolone
and mozzarella. Also for swiss and feta. 1/4 teaspoon will
ripen 2 gallons of milk. Add to milk when any recipe calls for the
addition of starter. Package contains eight 1/4 teaspoons, enough
starter to prepare eight 2 gallon batches. Store in freezer for up
to 9 months.
Requires Rennet
ITALIAN
STARTER 4 dose re-sealable jar $8.95
ITALIAN
STARTER bulk pouch for 50 gallons of milk
$16.95
Contains: Lactobacillus helveticus, lactis For Italian cheeses like parmesan, romano, provolone
and mozzarella. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Must
be used with Thermophilic Starter and requires
Rennet
according to recipe. Package contains four 1/4 teaspoons, enough
starter to prepare four 2 gallon batches. Store in freezer for up to 9
months.
FLORA
DANICA 2 dose $6.95 bulk $18.95- (s.lactis, s. cremoris, s.lactis biovar diacetylactis, m.s. cremoris.)
Adds a delicious taste to any soft cheese. Used to produce soft cheeses
including Camembert, Feta, Blue, and Brie. This starter may be used
direct or for reculturing. The bulk package contains enough starter
for up to 10 gallons of milk. It is freeze dried and will keep for up to
2 years in the freezer.
Secondary Cheese Starters
FROMAGE
BLANC 5 packets $5.95
One of the best yet! A soft, creamy spreading
cheese. So simple even kids can make it. One pack sets 1 gallon
of milk and yields 2 LB. of cheese.
Contains: maltodextrin, s.lactis, s.creamoris,
l. biovar diacetylactis, vegetable rennet.
CHEVRE
5 packets $5.95
A rich and creamy tasting fresh cheese from your
goats milk. Each packet will set up to one gallon of milk and will
yield approximately two pounds of fresh cheese. The cheese may be
used as is on bagels or in cooking your favorite dishes.
Contains: maltodextrin, s.lactis, s. cremoris,
s lactis biovar diacetylactis, vegetable rennet. Stored in the freezer,
it will last up to 24 months.
CREME
FRAICHE 5 packets $5.95
Added to light cream this makes a delicious Crème
Fraiche that may be served fresh or used in cooking. Each pack will
set up to one quart yielding about 1 LB. When drained it will
produce a creamy mascarpone.
Contains: maltodextrin, s.lactis, s.cremoris,
l.b.diaetylactis, vegetable rennet.
BUTTERMILK
STARTER 5 packets $5.95
Makes thick old-fashioned buttermilk with skim
or whole milk. A superior buttermilk for drinking, cooking or buttermilk
cheese. Each packet will make 1 quart of butter milk.
Contains: maltodextrin, s.lactis, s.cremoris,
l.b.diaetylactis, m.s.cremoris.
SOUR
CREAM 5 packets $5.95
Each of the 5 packets will turn 1 quart of light
cream or Half-n-Half into delicious thick "old world" style sour
cream. For a low fat substitute you can use this culture with low
fat or skimmed milk. Packet comes with directions. Store in freezer up
to 2 years.
Contains: maltodextrin, s.lactis, s.cremoris,
l.b.diaetylactis, m.s.cremoris.
KEFIR
CULTURE 2 packets $5.95
This culture can be used with cow, soy
or goat milk. Kefir has been called the "champagne of dairy
products." Our kefir produces a rich, creamy drink with a bubbly effervescence
which may be sweetened with honey or maple syrup to produce a refreshing
and nutritious dairy treat. May be recultured. Stored in the freezer,
it will last up to 2 years.
Contains: maltodextrin, l. cremoris, l. plantarum,
s. lactis, s. cremoris, s. diacelilactis, saccharomyces kefir, skim milk
powder, ascorbic acid.
YOGURT
CULTURE with acidophilus 8 dose $5.95
BULK
YOGURT CULTURE with acidophilus for 250
gallons $29.95
This is the smoothest, richest taste we have
ever found and one of the healthiest yogurts for you. This culture
will also work with skim milk to give a low-fat, low cholesterol yogurt.
Contains enough starter to make 8-16 gallons using 1/8 teaspoon per 2 gallons
of milk. May be re cultured up to
10 times. Contains: Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus
delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium
longum, Bifidobacterium infantis.
