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product_id: 48153127
title: "Homestead Cheese Culture - General Purpose Mesophilic - Freeze Dried Sachet"
brand: "homestead farm supplies"
price: "KSh3403"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Homestead Farm Supplies"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/48153127-homestead-cheese-culture-general-purpose-mesophilic-freeze-dried-sachet
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 4 powerful bacteria strains 30+ cheese batches per sachet freeze-dried for long shelf life Homestead Cheese Culture - General Purpose Mesophilic - Freeze Dried Sachet

**Brand:** homestead farm supplies
**Price:** KSh3403
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧀 Elevate your cheese game—because your kitchen deserves a cult classic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Homestead Cheese Culture - General Purpose Mesophilic - Freeze Dried Sachet by homestead farm supplies
- **How much does it cost?** KSh3403 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/48153127-homestead-cheese-culture-general-purpose-mesophilic-freeze-dried-sachet)

## Best For

- homestead farm supplies enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted homestead farm supplies brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Freeze-Dried Freshness:** Freeze-dried culture ensures long shelf life and easy storage without losing potency.
- • **Batch-Making Efficiency:** One sachet yields starter for over 30 cheese batches—maximize your cheesemaking output.
- • **Effortless Starter Prep:** Simply mix with milk to produce 1 litre of starter solution—cheesemaking made seamless.
- • **Precision Ripening Power:** Harness 4 expertly selected bacteria for consistent, perfect acidity every time.
- • **Versatile Milk Compatibility:** Ideal for cow, goat, and sheep milk—unlock artisanal cheese variety at home.

## Overview

This Homestead General Purpose Mesophilic Cheese Culture is a freeze-dried blend of 4 selected bacteria strains designed to acidify milk precisely for cheesemaking. Each sachet produces one litre of starter solution, enough for over 30 cheese batches, compatible with cow, goat, and sheep milk. Its freeze-dried form guarantees long shelf life and reliable performance, making it a must-have for home cheese artisans seeking consistent, high-quality results.

## Description

Product description This freeze-dried blend comprises 4 selected bacteria (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp.lactis biovar. diacetylactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris) to ensure consistent results. These cultures 'ripen' the milk, rendering it acidic and in the correct form for the rennet to do its job - turning milk into curds and whey. The contents of the sachet are simply mixed with milk according to the accompanying instructions to produce one litre of starter solution, which is enough to produce enough starter for over 30 batches of cheese! Only suitable for use with animal milk (cow, goat, sheep etc.) Safety Warning Handle with care. Keep refrigerated. Do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the listed bacteria (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp.lactis biovar. diacetylactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris).

Review: Good Start to Fresh Cheese - I use this cheese culture to make some starter for fresh cheese (quark) and it worked out well. I made the starter according to the directions on the packet and pored it into mini muffin tins and then froze them solid. I then bagged the individual starter cubes and put them in my freezer and and now I use two cubes to to pints milk to make cheese. Works a treat. The only suggestion is that the cheese recipe they give doesn't have any salt in it and I put in a bit of salt for flavour.
Review: Good mix of general purpose starter inoculant to create mother culture. Reactivates well. - Lively mix of cultures - added to a litre of cooled, boiled milk, thoroughly whisked in and quickly potted up into 20 x 50ml sterilised pots, labelled and frozen, this sachet makes enough mother culture for 20 cheesemaking sessions. I've found 50ml of starter is enough to inoculate two gallons of milk at a time - it'd probably do more, but I only make cheese for the house. This makes good, well flavoured cheeses - whether they're simple soft curd cheeses or pressed. I'll buy this blend again. I bought this back at the beginning of June '17 and it had a BB date of November 2018, a good, long shelf life. If I'd frozen the unopened sachet, it would have had a further 6 months, but I did start it off pretty much straight away. It's a good, lively starter.

## Features

- Cheese Culture Freeze dried blend containing 4 selected bacteria
- These mesophilic cultures 'ripen' the millk, rendering acidic
- Produce enough starter for over 30 batches of cheese
- Mix with milk according to the instructions
- Produces one litre starter solution

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007RMKMNY |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 68,961 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 54 in Hard & Semi-Hard Cheese |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (124) |
| Date First Available | 4 April 2012 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 cm |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this product vegan and can it be used to make vegan (i.e. cashew) cheese please?**
A: Not sure. Not a useful answer sorry, but here's the 4 species of bacteria so you can research if they can be used for cashew cheese: Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp.lactis biovar. diacetylactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris.

**Q: does this make chedder**
A: Yes, you can use it for cheddar. Top tip: once you've made it as per instructions, freeze it in ice cube trays for future use (1 cube per batch). Happy cheese making!

**Q: How much cheese (Kg) can this supply make?**
A: "infinite" could be a good answer here! When you get this, follow the instructions to make a pint or so of culture-filled formula, and then freeze it in ice cube trays: each time you make a cheese use one cube. When you start to run low, you can stick a couple of cubes in milk (as you do with the dried powder) and replenish your stock. I have made perhaps.... 40 or more kg of cheese off one sachet. Hope that helps!

**Q: I lost the direction leaflet can I have the instruction for making cheese?**
A: Boil one pint of milk and let it cool down to room temperature;Sprinkle the packet contents into the cooled milk;Leave it for approx 24 hours at room temp - it should start to smell "fresh" and a big yoghurty;Voila! It is ready. Typically you need only a small amount for each cheese, so freeze your concoction in ice cube trays for future use (one ice cube per cheese is fine).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Start to Fresh Cheese
*by R***D on 7 September 2019*

I use this cheese culture to make some starter for fresh cheese (quark) and it worked out well. I made the starter according to the directions on the packet and pored it into mini muffin tins and then froze them solid. I then bagged the individual starter cubes and put them in my freezer and and now I use two cubes to to pints milk to make cheese. Works a treat. The only suggestion is that the cheese recipe they give doesn't have any salt in it and I put in a bit of salt for flavour.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good mix of general purpose starter inoculant to create mother culture. Reactivates well.
*by M***E on 17 August 2017*

Lively mix of cultures - added to a litre of cooled, boiled milk, thoroughly whisked in and quickly potted up into 20 x 50ml sterilised pots, labelled and frozen, this sachet makes enough mother culture for 20 cheesemaking sessions. I've found 50ml of starter is enough to inoculate two gallons of milk at a time - it'd probably do more, but I only make cheese for the house. This makes good, well flavoured cheeses - whether they're simple soft curd cheeses or pressed. I'll buy this blend again. I bought this back at the beginning of June '17 and it had a BB date of November 2018, a good, long shelf life. If I'd frozen the unopened sachet, it would have had a further 6 months, but I did start it off pretty much straight away. It's a good, lively starter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well for soft white cheese
*by R***H on 16 September 2020*

Following the freezing method that came with the product, I used plastic cubes to freeze them. My son thinks they are ice cream cubes

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