Cheese cultures are a series of cultures that are used in the production of a all types of cheeses.
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Mesophilic Cultures
Mesophilic cultures are used in in the production of cream, fresh cheese, soft cheese and semi-hard cheese and perform best at 77-90°F (25 – 32°C).
Mesophilic & Thermophilic Cultures
Mesophilic & Thermophilic Cultures are used in semi-hard and hard pressed cheeses and perform best at 86-99°F (30-37°C).
Thermophilic Cultures
Thermophilic cheese cultures are used in in the production of pasta filata, soft cheese, hard Italian style cheeses and perform best at 95-113°F (35-45°C).
Adjunct Cultures
Adjunct cultures are supplementary cultures that enhance functional characteristics of cheese that go through longer ripening periods.
Ripening & Mold Cultures
Ripening and Mold Cultures are fungal cultures that require oxygen to optimize development that are primarily used for cheese ripening.