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Starter Culture Calculator

Calculate starter culture amounts and acidification targets for cheese making.

Inputs

gallons
min

Results

Culture Units (packets)

1

Direct-Set Culture0.25 tsp
Target pH5.3
Acidification Time1 hours
Ripening Temperature86°F
Ripening Temperature30°C
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter milk volume in gallons.
  2. Select culture type (mesophilic or thermophilic) and your target set time.
  3. The calculator returns culture amount in packets or teaspoons, target pH, acidification time, and ripening temperature.
  4. Add culture at the displayed ripening temperature and allow the indicated acidification time before adding rennet.
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