Cheesemaking | Cultures | Other Fermentables

For winemaking: Good acid balance is important in winemaking in order to ensure good flavor and keeping qualities in finished wines. Use this kit to measure and adjust acid before fermentation commences. For cheesemaking: You can easily test the acidity of milk, cheese whey,...

For Winemaking: Used to correct the acidity in acid deficient wines. This is the acid of lemons and other citrus fruits. Use sparingly in white wines only. For Cheesemaking: Dissolve proper amount in 1/4c. non-chlorinated water. Add to milk when specified in recipe. STORAGE:...

For winemaking: Preferred acid for adjusting acid levels in wine. 3.8g per gallon adjusts acidity by +.1%. As a note: some tartaric acid will drop out of suspension as potassium bitartrate if you are doing any cold stabilization. You might want to re-test total...

A great book for novice and experienced goat cheese makers alike!!! DESCRIPTION: "Goats Produce Too! The Udder Real Thing", by Mary Jane Toth (125 pages, paperback). A great book for the "kid" in all of us! Mary Jane, like everyone else who raises goats, soon had...

This book is a must have for anyone who wants to make cheese at home. Often referred to as the 'Bible for home cheese making' this book is a fantastic resource with 100 cheese making recipes, tutorials, questions and answers, stories about cheese makers...

Butter Muslin cheesecloth for use with soft cheese. CONTAINS: 1 yard1 of 100% cotton, 90 thread per inch, reusable Butter Muslin USAGE: Can be used for the draining of soft cheeses. TO CLEAN: Rinse in cold water after use and wash in the washing...

Calcium Chloride will help with store bought milk, cold stored raw milk and goats milk produce a firmer setting curd. A firmer curd is easier to cut and produces a larger yield.Do not use Calcium Chloride when making Mozzarella, it can prevent the curds...

This water based coloring is naturally derived from the Annatto tree and will impart an appetizing yellow color to your cheese and ice cream. Most cheeses will yellow slightly in the aging process, but if you want a strong yellow color this is for...

This salt melts easily and contains no iodine. Iodine will kill the lactic bacteria in the aging process and it is the lactic bacteria that is important to the proper aging of cheese.  CONTAINS: 8oz. Non-iodized Cheese Salt DIRECTIONS: Used to help flavor production, preservation...

Cheese Wax is especially made for coating cheeses. It helps prevent unwanted mold growth while retaining moisture in the aging cheese. This wax is pliable and will not become brittle as will pure paraffin wax. CONTAINS: A formulation of paraffin and microcrystalline wax, food...

Cheese Wax is especially made for coating cheeses. It helps prevent unwanted mold growth while retaining moisture in the aging cheese. This wax is pliable and will not become brittle as will pure paraffin wax. CONTAINS: A formulation of paraffin and microcrystalline wax, food...

For use in place of reusable Cheese Cloth. CONTAINS: 5 yards (36"x176"), poly webbing, disposable Cheese Cloth USAGE: For lining molds during the pressing stage.

Using this breathable cellophane wrap is the tried and true method of wrapping your delicate, mold ripened cheeses. Just like the professionals, you will now be able to accomplish that delicate bloom and correct moisture content during aging, so important to the quality of...

This breathable, cellophane wrap has a highly protective barrier to keep your washed rind cheeses from molding and at their peak performance during storage. Your family and friends will be as delighted as you are with your results. CONTENTS: 100/9-inch square cellophane sheets     USAGE:...

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. YIELD: Each packet sets 1-2 quarts of milk and makes 1-2 quarts of buttermilk. We recommend using 1qt. If...

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: s.lactis, s. cremoris, s lactis biovar diacetylactis, malto dextrin and vegetable rennet....

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 biovar diacetylactis, m.s. cremoris, malto dextrin YIELD: Each packet will make 1 quart of prepared...

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 dextrin YIELD: Each packet will set up to 2 gallons of milk. DIRECTIONS: Add 1 packet to your...

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 INCLUDES: s.lactis, s.cremoris, l.b.diaetylactis, m.s.cremoris and malto dextrin YIELD: Each packet...

Used in making Parmesan,Romano and Swiss and other Italian style cheeses. This culture is added directly to your milk and takes all the muss and fuss out of the culturing process. CULTURE INCLUDES: s. thermophilus, d.s.lactis, helveticus and malto dextrin YIELD: Each packet will set 2 gallons...

Each bag contains: 2 packets of yogurt starter culture. Instructionsfor using this culture are included and may be found here. Shipping and Storage Information: Cultures for Health Greek yogurt starter culture is shipped in a barrier-sealed packet as a freeze-dried yogurt culture.  Refrigeration recommended....

Each bag contains: 4 packets of starter culture. Instructions for using this culture are included and may be found here. Suitable for use with pasteurized whole milk Avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT milk. Direct-set (single-use) culture - each packet makes one batch of yogurt. Shipping and...

An essential tool in the cheese making process. DESCRIPTION: Curd Knife with 12" Stainless Steel Blade and 5" Plastic Handle USAGE: Used in cheese making for the cutting of curds. TO CLEAN: Wash in hot soapy water after use and allow to dry.

Ricki's "Cheesemaking 101 Workshop" on DVD!!!! If you cannot make it to Ashfield for a workshop, then this is the next best thing!!!! DESCRIPTION: Ricki Carroll in your kitchen- WOW!! Now you can see it all on our popular workshop DVD. While visually answering...

Make fermenting vegetables easier! This half-gallon-size glass jar includes an airlock setup which facilitates gas escaping your fermented vegetables while keeping air out. This allows you to make pickles, sauerkraut, and other fermented vegetables, fruits, condiments, and more while greatly reducing and often eliminating...

Glass jar for small batches, test batches. Wide mouth makes cleaning a breeze Lids available with and without grommet.

Adding milk kefir grains (MKG) to fresh milk yields a delicious probiotic drink in about 24 hours. Milk kefir can be enjoyed plain, flavored, or used in many recipes, from salad dressings to ice cream. Each box contains 1 packet of traditional, heirloom-style milk kefir grains. Rehydration period of...

Kit contains enough ingredients to make Mozzarella 30 times using our own easy recipe! The whole process takes ±30 minutes!!! For those of you who have goat's milk, this recipe works like a charm. Our Mozzarella recipe may also be made with powdered milk (recipe...

If you are a beginner cheese maker then this is the kit for you!!! This kit makes eight delicious, homemade cheeses: Farmhouse Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Feta, Cottage Cheese, Colby, Parmesan and Ricotta. With a little effort and a lot of fun, you can make...

This cheese making kit is the best way to learn how to make cheese at home. All of the cheese making essentials are included so you can simply add milk and enjoy! What could be better than making fresh, homemade cheese in your own...