Thermophilic Hard Curd Cheese Culture
Bring the bold flavours of Italy and Switzerland to your kitchen with our Thermophilic Hard Curd Cheese Culture. Perfect for making Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Swiss, Gruyere, and other firm, high-temperature cheeses, this culture is a must-have for serious cheesemakers.
Each 100-litre sachet provides 12 individual doses, with each dose suitable for 8 litres of milk. Whether you’re stretching fresh Mozzarella or ageing a sharp Parmesan, this culture offers reliable performance and consistency.
Your pack includes a free sterile jar for clean, portioned storage—ideal for maintaining culture quality between uses.
Contains:
| Culture Blend Contains |
| Lactococcus lactis ssp.lactis |
| Streptococus thermophilus |
| Lactococcus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus |
| Lactobacillus helveticus |
| Stabilised with a small amount of maize-derived maltodextrin |
Allergen-Free
This culture doesn’t contain gluten, peanut, tree nut, sesame, eggs, celery, mustard, fish, shellfish, sulphites, soy or lupine.
Calcium chloride should be included in your recipe if your pasteurised milk has been refrigerated.
Always allow your culture to reach room temperature before opening and handling.
The optimum temperature for growth is 30ᴼ – 37ᴼC with a maximum temperature of 49ᴼC.
This culture is a featured ingredient in our Italian Cheese Kit, trusted by home cheesemakers across Australia.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.06 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 5 × 24 cm |
Shelf Life:
When stored correctly, freeze-dried lactic cultures are impressively long-lasting and will survive long past their best before date.
Room temperature – a few weeks
Refrigerated– several months
Frozen – remain viable for years
Important: Please place your culture in the freezer immediately upon arrival. Prolonged exposure to warm temperatures will reduce shelf life and effectiveness.
Note: Strength and dosage of cultures may vary by manufacturer and region. Always refer to product labelling for specific usage instructions.
Simple to use. Reliable results.
This culture is your go-to for consistently creamy, tangy, and delicious homemade cheeses
Authentic taste. Precise results.
From stretchy Mozzarella to nutty Gruyere, this culture gives you the tools to master classic thermophilic cheeses at home.
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