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Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

Name: Fresh Cheese Starter Culture
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

$12.99

Allergen Info

Cheese Allergen Info

Manufactured in a facility that processes products containing soy and dairy.
Non-GMO
Gluten-free

Allergen Info

Cheese Allergen Info

Manufactured in a facility that processes products containing soy and dairy.
Non-GMO
Gluten-free

This versatile culture is used to make a wide range of soft cheeses, including cottage cheese, chevre, and even blue cheeses.

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INCLUDED IN THE BAG: 4 packets of direct-set starter culture

2 rennet tablets
Instructions for using this culture are included and may be found here.

INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION: Fresh Cheese Starter Culture Ingredients
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture Allergen Information
Manufactured in a facility that produces products containing soy and dairy.

Non-GMO

Gluten-free

HOW TO STORE YOUR STARTER CULTURE: Store your starter in the freezer until you're ready to use. Use by date on the package.

Customer Reviews

4.5 Based on 6 Reviews

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09/30/2023

beverly

United States

it works and...

I agree with Jan in arlington, mass. from 5/18/2020. Also, I'd recommend this product to people new to cheesemaking IF the packaging is updated to mention whether the direct set starter culture in the bag is mesophilic or thermophilic... and that the rennet tablets are rennet. i don't necessarily need the info, but i see how others would!

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

10/02/2023

Cultures For Health

We greatly appreciate this feedback, Beverly! We will take this into consideration if we are to change our packaging/instructions in the future!

10/06/2020

Sefik K.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

No response

Have not tried it yet.

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

05/18/2020

Jan

Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Mesophilic culture, works great

The culture works perfect, but it was a little hard to find instructions on how to use it - the included guide and links do not say if the culture is thermophilic or mesophilic, so I had to look through posted recipes and other products to find something that uses this culture. It fermented great at room temperature and the milk was ready for cheesemaking 24-48 hours after inoculation (each batch I made was slightly different). I use it for farmers cheese, and it has a mild and creamy taste, exactly what I wanted.

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

06/30/2015

Lynn

Great taste

I've been using the fresh cheese culture to make COTTAGE CHEESE with RAW milk. It's been working like a champ. The taste is fresh and consistent every time. My only request would be to bottle it in a bulk package and lower the price a bit. Otherwise it's very easy to do.

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

06/27/2014

Becky

This works well.

I used this for the first time last evening and the milk is ready to drain for cheese. I will probably just add juice concentrate and freeze it for sherbet.

Fresh Cheese Starter Culture

Eleanor 01/10/2025

Hi, I have this kit but also have been unable to find the recipes/instructions to use it with. Primarily interested in cottage cheese if you could point me in the right direction! Thanks

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Cultures For Health 01/10/2025

Hello Eleanor! Our Customer Experience team will reach out to you shortly about your concern.

Lara 12/20/2024

Can I make batches of cottage cheese using some cheese from the initial batch, or do I need to use starter every time?

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Cultures For Health 12/23/2024

Hello Lara! While it may be tempting to use cheese from a previous batch as a starter, we recommend using fresh starter culture each time for consistent results and the best flavor. Reusing cheese from a prior batch can introduce unwanted bacteria or affect the texture and taste over time. With a fresh starter, you’ll get that perfect, tangy flavor and creamy texture every time. Happy cheesemaking!

jordan k. 09/12/2024

i got this culture and now i cant find any recipe on how to make cottage cheese with it, where could i find that info

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Cultures For Health 09/12/2024

Jordan, we’re so sorry to hear about your experience. Our Customer Experience team will reach out to you shortly about your concern.

Eric 06/19/2024

I bought this and have no experience with cheese so no idea how to use it. Would be great if there were instructions or any indication which recipe(s) I could use.

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Cultures For Health 06/20/2024

Hello Eric! Thanks for reaching out! You can use our fresh cheese culture for making cream cheese, cottage cheese, and ricotta!

Stacey L. 06/08/2024

I am confused. The fresh cheese culture insert says it is thermophillic and can be used for cottage cheese. Every recipe on here says cottage cheese is made with mesophillic cultures. Can someone please point me to the recipe to use the fresh cheese starter with? Kind of frustrating.....

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Cultures For Health 06/10/2024

We apologize for the confusion, Stacey. To make Cottage Cheese using the Fresh Cheese Starter Culture, please refer to the recipe on the instruction card included in the package.