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Cultures marked with a (DS) are Direct Set, they are the easiest to use. For information on the how and why of culture usage please see our FAQ page.

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Bacteria Linens (Red)1 pack
Bacteria Linens (Red)1 pack
Item #: C10 -

Bacteria Linens (red mold) is used in making surface-ripened or interior mold-ripened cheeses such as Brick, Limberger and Muenster.They develop rapidly, ensure a good ripening, and produce flavor....
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Buttermilk (DS) - 5 packets
Buttermilk (DS) - 5 packets
Item #: C21 -

This is a thick old-fashioned New England Buttermilk which can be made with skim or whole milk. Culture includes: s.lactis, s.cremoris, l.b.diaetylactis, m.s.cremoris, malto dextrin It makes a...
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Chevre(DS)-5pack
Chevre(DS)-5pack
Item #: C20G -

A rich and creamy tasting fresh cheese from your goats milk. Culture includes: s.lactis, s. cremoris, s lactis biovar diacetylactis, malto dextrin and vegetable rennet. Each packet will set up to one...
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Creme Fraiche (DS) - 5 packets
Creme Fraiche (DS) - 5 packets
Item #: C33 -

Add this to light cream for a delicious Creme Fraiche that may be served fresh or used in cooking. Culture includes: s.lactis, s. cremoris, s lactis biovar diacetylactis, malto dextrin and vegetable...
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Flora Danica(DS)-1pack
Flora Danica(DS)-1pack
Item #: C11 -

This culture adds a buttery taste to any soft cheese such as Havarti, Gouda, Edam, Camembert, Feta, Blue, Brie, buttermilk, sour cream, cream cheese, Creme Fraiche and cultured butter. (If used with...
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Fresh Starter - 1 pack
Fresh Starter - 1 pack
Item #: C3 -

Used in producing Cottage Cheese, Pot Cheese, Neufchatel and other soft cheeses. Culture includes: s.lactis, s. cremoris, s.lactis biovar diacetylactis, m.s. cremoris, malto dextrin. It comes in one...
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Fromage Blanc(DS)-5 pack
Fromage Blanc(DS)-5 pack
Item #: C20 -

This starter culture has to be one of the most sensational finds we have made in our years of cheesemaking. It is so simple even your children can make it. Culture includes: s.lactis, s.creamoris, l....
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Fromagina(DS)-5 pack
Fromagina(DS)-5 pack
Item #: C31 -

Developed by Bob & Ricki Carroll, this is a cross between Fromage Blanc and Mascarpone. Fromagina is excellent in cooking or may be served by itself as a delightful, creamy rich spread. Culture...
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Geotrichum Candidum (White) 1 pack
Geotrichum Candidum (White) 1 pack
Item #: C7 -

Use with P.Candidum in a ratio of 1 part Geotricum to 5 parts P.candidum. This is a white to cream color and it plays a significant role in the ripening process. Greatly influencing the appearance,...
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Kefir - 2 packets
Kefir - 2 packets
Item #: C45 -

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...
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Mesophilic Starter - 1 packet
Mesophilic Starter - 1 packet
Item #: C1 -

Used in producing Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, Farmhouse Cheddar and many other moderate temperature cheeses. Culture contains: s.lactis, s. cremoris and malto...
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Mesophilic(DS)-5pack
Mesophilic(DS)-5pack
Item #: C101 -

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Used in making a variety of hard, moderate temperature loving cheeses including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, and Colby. Culture includes: s.lactis, s. cremoris, malto...
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Penicillium Candidum (White)1 pack
Penicillium Candidum (White)1 pack
Item #: C8 -

Penicillium Candidum (white mold) is used to ripen and flavor Brie, Camembert, Coulommiers, and a variety of French Goat Cheeses. It produces a nice white bloom on the surface of your cheeses. It...
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Penicillium Roqueforti (Blue)1/4oz
Penicillium Roqueforti (Blue)1/4oz
Item #: C9 -

Penicillium Roqueforti (blue mold) is used to ripen and give flavor to Blue, Gorgonzola, and Stilton cheeses. This can be sprinkled on the curd as it is transfered to the hoops in layers (as you...
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Proprionic Shermanii (Swiss) - 1 packet
Proprionic Shermanii (Swiss) - 1 packet
Item #: C6 -

This produces the characteristic eyes (holes), aroma and flavor associated with Swiss, Gruyere and Emmenthal. This culture must be used with a Thermophilic culture (C2 or C201) for preparing...
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Sour Cream (DS) - 5 packets
Sour Cream (DS) - 5 packets
Item #: C30 -

Ricki's Sour Cream Starter will turn a pint of cream into delicious thick "old world" style sour cream. Culture includes: s.lactis, s.cremoris, l.b.diaetylactis, m.s.cremoris and malto dextrin. For a...
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Thermophilic  (Italian) - 1 packet
Thermophilic (Italian) - 1 packet
Item #: C2 -

Used with Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Swiss, Gruyere, and many other Italian and Swiss cheeses, which grow in higher temperature ranges. Culture includes: s. thermophilus, d.s.lactis, helveticus...
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Thermophilic (DS) - 5 packets
Thermophilic (DS) - 5 packets
Item #: C201 -

Used in making Parmesan, Romano and Swiss and other Italian style cheeses. Culture includes: s. thermophilus, d.s.lactis, helveticus and malto dextrin. This is added directly to your milk and take...
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Yogurt Bulgarian - 1 packet
New England Cheesemaking Yogurt Bulgarian - 1 packet
Item #: Y1 -

A delicious, rich, creamy and tangy yogurt which may be recultured. Contains live cultures s.thermophilus, l.bulgaricus, skim milk and/or lactose, lactic cultures, ascorbic acid. Stored in the...
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Yogurt (DS) tangy - 5 packets
New England Cheesemaking Yogurt (DS) tangy - 5 packets
Item #: Y4 -

A delicious, tangy yogurt that is simple to make and wonderful to eat. Culture contains: s.thermophilus, l. delbrueckii, s.bulgaricus, s.lactis, dry milk powder, lactose, malto dextrin and autolyzed...
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Yogurt (DS) sweet - 5 packets
New England Cheesemaking Yogurt (DS) sweet - 5 packets
Item #: Y5 -

A creamier, richer and sweeter yogurt. Culture contains: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium species, Steptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp, non-fat dry milk, lactose,...
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Thermophilic- Large Pack
New England Cheesemaking Thermophilic- Large Pack
Item #: LH 100 -

Lactobacillus Helveticus is used with other thermophilic cultures in mountain style cheese such as Ementhaller and Gruyere etc.This culture will begin it's role following pressing and cooling of the...
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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MA 011 -

These mesophilic cultures will provide the essential acidity without gas production. These are sometimes referred to as homofermentive.This is the culture to use when you want a clean cheese flavor...
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Mesophilic w/ Thermophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic w/ Thermophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MA4001 -

This is what is commonly refered to as the 'Farmstead culture.' It is predominantly a blend of standard mesophilic lactic acid cultures similar to MA 001 to develop the primary acidity.It also...
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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MD 088 -

This culture is used in combination with other mesophilic cultures. It is a very slow acid producer and is usually used with MA011. This culture enhances the buttery flavor and produces small eyes in...
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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MM 100 -

This culture contains the 2 primary cultures of MA 011 but the diacetylactis will produce CO2 and a butter like flavor/aroma. Cheeses made with this culture will be somewhat more open in texture.In a...
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Thermophilic- Large Pack
Thermophilic- Large Pack
Item #: TA 061 -

This culture works quite well for high temp scalded cheeses. The effective temperature range is 68°- 125°F, with an Optimum growth of 104°-108°F. Many cheeses of this style are heated to very high...
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