Red smear cheese culture | Brevibacterium linens

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Brevibacterium linens is characteristic of smear ripened cheeses such as muenster and epoisses.

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What is red smear cheese culture – Brevibacterium linens

Red smear cheese culture Brevibacterium linens is characteristic of smear ripened, or washed rine cheeses such as muenster, Brick, Limburger and époisses. Enough for about 100 L of milk. Brevibacterium linens is also ubiquitously present on the human skin, where it causes foot odor. Consequently, these cheeses have a strong odor which some may consider stinky. Read more about Brevibacterium linens on Wikipedia.

Content

  • 10 grams of  Brevibacterium linens, enough for about 100L of milk
  • The starter is completely natural without preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors. It contains no GMO ingredients and it is gluten-free.
  • Produced in Italy
  • Contents: starter cultures
  • Allergens: milk
  • Not suitable for vegan cheese, but please check out our large selection of vegan cheese molds and cultures.

Micro organisms in red smear cheese culture – Brevibacterium linens

Brevibacterium linens

Combine this cheese starter culture with:

This culture has to be used in combination with a mesophilic or thermofilic acidifying cheese starter culture.

Looking for vegan cheese cultures?

This mold contains milk. If you want to make vegan cheese, check out our large selection of vegan cheese molds and cultures.

Storage instructions

In the fridge or freezer. Shelf life is approximately 1,5 years in the freezer  or 12 months at +5ºC.

How do you use this culture?

This is a Direct Vat Inoculation (DVI) culture, meaning you can add the starter straight from the freezer to the milk. Ot it can be used in the washing brine.

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12,99

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Brevibacterium linens is characteristic of smear ripened cheeses such as muenster and epoisses.

In stock

  • Guaranteed to work, or we'll replace it
  • Customer service by fermention expert
  • 4.7 stars, based on 3k+ reviews
  • Ordered before 15:00 = shipped the same day
  • We ship everywhere in Europe, USA and Canada
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