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Cheese Making 
Some of our cheese starter cultures are now available in bulk. Please note that these items are perishable and must be used within the times specified. If you do not intend to make cheese frequently, please visit our regular sized ingredient page and order from there. Thank you.
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BULK CHEESE CULTURES
 
-Mesophilic-A (lactococcus lactis)$29.95
Mesophilic-A is for fresh and hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Feta, Chevre. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Add to milk when any recipe calls for the addition of starter. Package contains enough starter to prepare 288 gallons of milk. Store in freezer for up to 9 months.Requires Rennet
-Mesophilic-M (lactococcus lactis ssp cremoris)$29.95
Mesophilic-M is for fresh cheeses such as Camembert, Gouda, Blue, Baby Swiss and others where a buttery flavor and eye formation is desired. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Add to milk when any recipe calls for the addition of starter. Package contains enough starter to prepare 288 gallons of milk. Store in freezer for up to 9 months. Requires Rennet
-Thermophilic (strptococcus thermophilus)$29.95
For Italian cheeses like parmesan, romano, provolone and mozzarella. Also for swiss and feta. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Add to milk when any recipe calls for the addition of starter. Package contains enough starter to prepare 140 gallons of milk. Store in freezer for up to 9 months. Requires Rennet
-Italian Starter (lactobacillus helveticus)$16.95
For Italian cheeses like parmesan, romano, provolone and mozzarella. 1/4 teaspoon will ripen 2 gallons of milk. Must be used with Thermophilic Starter and requires Rennet according to recipe. Package contains enough starter to prepare 70 gallons of milk. Store in freezer for up to 9 months.
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BULK RENNET & MOLDS
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-Vegetable Rennet Liquid $34.95
Contains no animal products. 1/4 teaspoon diluted in 4oz. of distilled water will set 2 gallons of milk in about 45 minutes. You get 16oz. which will set about 700 gallons  of milk. Please Note: 1/4 teaspoon of this double strength liquid rennet equals 1/2 rennet tablet. Store in the refirgerator for up to 5 months.
-Blue Penicillium Roquefort $11.95
Add directly to milk to ripen and give flavor to Blue, Gorgonzola and Stilton use 5 to 6 drops per gallon of milk. 1 oz. bottle will flavor 100 gallons of milk. Requires cheese starter and rennet. Keep Refrigerated.
-Italase Mild Lipase Powder $19.95-May not be vegetarian safe!
Gives Blue, Mozzarella, Parmesan and other Italian cheeses that distinctive flavor. 1 pound. Store in freezer for up to 9 months.
-Capilase Very Sharp Lipase $33.95-May not be vegetarian safe!
Produces a strong, piquant flavor in Romano, Provolone, and other Italian cheeses. 1 pound Store in freezer for up to 9 months.
-Flaked Salt $1.85
Specialty grade additive free pure salt for seasoning cheese, canning, hot sauces and mustards. Enhances flavor, inhibits spoilage. 3 pound bag
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