Cultures for Health Real Cheese, Starter Culture, Feta

Specially-formulated freeze-dried culture blend for creating Feta cheese at home! Feta makes a great addition to salads or entrees!

• Each box contains 8 packets of direct-set starter culture – rennet not included.
• Use 1 packet with 1-4 quarts of goat milk – other milk types can be used as well!
• Cultures at room temperature, 72-77 degrees F, no appliance required.
• Avoid using ultra-pasteurized or UHT milk.
• Direct-set (single-use) culture, no maintenance required.

Allergen Information

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

What is a Direct-Set Culture?

Direct-Set cultures are a one-time-use culture, they cannot be recultured (i.e. perpetuated beyond the single batch).  Direct-Set cultures are often preferred by cheese makers as they require no maintenance or care.  Simply keep the packet in the freezer and remove the portion for your recipe when it's time to make cheese. Most Direct-Set cultures contain multiple doses to inoculate multiple batches.

Additional Details About the Feta Cheese Starter Culture

This is a medium-fast to fast acidifying culture with no gas production (citrate fermentation). Due to the addition of L. bulgaricus and L. helveticus, it results in a higher proteolytic activity which improves taste and produces a creamy texture.