SoftSet Cheesemaking Mesophilic Culture

SoftSet Cheesemaking Mesophilic Culture

If you want to make your own medium to soft cheeses or fermented dairy products, you are in the right place! 

Our SoftSet Starter Culture is a blend of lactic acid bacteria selected for its gas production and rich buttery flavor development due to the diacetyl by-product. It is perfect for making any soft to medium cheese where eye development and buttery notes are desired. 

Mesophilic Starter Culture

Each pouch contains four pre-measured packets. Use one packet to inoculate 2 gallons of milk. 

Storage: Store in freezer to extend life.

Contents: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis, Leuconostoc sp.), Lactose

Allergens: MILK

Softset Uses

Popular culture choice for Sour Cream, Buttermilk, Chevre, Havarti, Gouda, Baby Swiss, Brie, and Blue cheese.

Are you ready to make cheese? 

Check the lists below for common ingredients and equipment you’ll need to make most soft to medium cheeses. Some unique cheeses or recipes may require items that are not listed here. If you have any questions about a specific cheesemaking project, reach out to our customer support team, and we’ll be happy to help! 

Ingredients:

• Whole Milk (NOT Ultra-pasteurized; pasteurized is OK)
• Cheesemaking Culture
• Liquid Calcium Chloride (If using storebought milk)
• Rennet (options below)
  • Fermentaholics Microbial Rennet Powder
  • Microbial Rennet Tablets
  • Liquid Microbial Rennet 
  • Liquid Animal Rennet 
• Cheese Salt 
• You may also need: Cheese Coloring, Cheese Wax, Lipase, Cheese Drying Mats

Equipment

• Large pot – big enough to hold 2 gallons of milk (Not aluminum)
• Thermometer
• Long Knife
• Large Slotted Spoon
• Strainer
• Cheese Cloth
• Cheese Mold & Press
• Measuring Spoons
• Double Boiler for Melting Wax (if using)