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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, Limburger and Muenster. It develops rapidly, ensures a good ripening, and produces...
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Price: $12.95

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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.The amount of character (acid, flavor, texture) can be controlled by increasing or decreasing time...
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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. YIELD: 1 packet sets 1...
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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. When drained slightly it will even produce a creamy Mascarpone cheese. CULTURE INCLUDES:...
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Flora Danica(DS)-1pack
Flora Danica(DS)-1pack
Item #: C11 -


This (mesophilic type) culture adds a buttery taste to any soft cheese such as Havarti, Gouda, Edam, Camembert, Brie, Feta, Blue, Buttermilk, Sour Cream, Cream cheese, Creme Fraiche and Cultured...
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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. It comes in one package and a mother culture must be incubated. CULTURE INCLUDES: s.lactis, s. cremoris, s.lactis...
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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 all our years of cheesemaking. It is so simple even your children can make it.  It is similar to cream cheese with a...
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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. This is an...
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Geotrichum Candidum (White) 1 pack
Geotrichum Candidum (White) 1 pack
Item #: C7 -


This mold powder will produce a  white to cream color surface and it plays a significant role in the ripening process for surface ripened cheese of the soft ripened or washed rind types. It greatly...
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Price: $19.95

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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 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...
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Mesophilic(DS)-5pack
Mesophilic(DS)-5pack
Item #: C101 -


Used in making a variety of hard, moderate temperature loving cheeses including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, and Colby. This culture is added directly to your...
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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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Price: $9.95

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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 mold gives an intense blue-green marbled interior, piquant aroma and creamy...
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Price: $25.00

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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 quart of cream into delicious, thick, "old world" style sour cream. For a low fat substitute you can use this culture with low fat or skimmed milk. CULTURE...
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Thermophilic  (Italian) - 1 packet
Thermophilic (Italian) - 1 packet
Item #: C2 -


Used to make Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Romano, Swiss, Gruyere, and other Italian style cheeses, which grow in higher temperature ranges. This culture comes as a single pack and a mother...
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Thermophilic (DS) - 5 packets
Thermophilic (DS) - 5 packets
Item #: C201 -


 Used to make Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Romano, Swiss, Gruyere, and other Italian style cheeses, which grow in higher temperature ranges. This culture is added directly to your milk and...
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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. CULTURE INCLUDES: Contains live cultures s.thermophilus, l.bulgaricus, skim milk and/or lactose, lactic cultures, ascorbic...
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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.  Works very well with store-bought or goats milk.   CULTURE INCLUDES: s.thermophilus, l. delbrueckii, s.bulgaricus, s.lactis,...
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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 INCLUDES: 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 -


This culture will begin it's role following pressing and cooling of the cheese and is a major factor in the flavor of these mountain style cheeses. It's primary role in ripening is the breakdown of...
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Price: $11.00

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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MA 011 -


Used in making a variety of semi-soft and fresh cheeses including Cheddar, Colby, Monterrey Jack, Feta and Chevre. CULTURE INCLUDES: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp....
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Mesophilic w/ Thermophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic w/ Thermophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MA4002 -


This is what is commonly referred to as the 'Farmstead culture.' It is predominantly a blend of standard mesophilic lactic acid cultures similar to MA 011 to develop the primary acidity. It also...
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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MD 088 -


Used in combination with other mesophilic cultures to enhance the flavor in fresh cheeses and soft ripened cheeses: Brie/Camembert, Chevre and Blue. This culture is not normally used just by itself...
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Mesophilic- Large Pack
Mesophilic- Large Pack
Item #: MM 100 -


Used in making a variety of soft ripened and fresh cheeses including Brie, Camembert, Gouda, Edam, Blue, Feta, Havarti and ChevreThis is the mesophilic culture to use for a more p.ronounced butter...
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Thermophilic- Large Pack
Thermophilic- Large Pack
Item #: TA 061 -


A Thermophilic acid producing culture for typical hard, Italian & Swiss cheeses such as Parmesan, Romano, Mozzarella, Provolone, Emmenthaler/Swiss.Effective Temperature range is 68°- 125°F with an...
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