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What Cheese Culture is best to use in making Camembert cheese?

Seasoned Advice Asked by rayewillow on April 24, 2021

I’m planning to make camembert cheese but I’m confused on what cultures to add. Any tips?

One Answer

I can see why! Let's do a round up:

  • Rikki Carroll recommends Flora Danica, Penicillium Candidum, and Geotrichum Candidum
  • Gavin Webber recommends Mesophilic direct set culture, plus Penicillium Candidum
  • Curd Nerd recommends Flora Danica and Penicillium Candidum
  • Country Brewer recommends "camebert cheese culture" which doesn't help at all
  • Food52 recommends either Flora Danica or Mesophilic culture, and Penicillium

Given the above, I'd tend to go with Flora Danica and Penicillium Candidum, at least for a first try. At least the amounts seem to be consistent: 1/4 and 1/8 teaspoon, respectively. According to Carroll, the Geotrichum helps give the Camembert a thick, fuzzy white rind, so use it too if you can get it.

Caveat: I haven't made this cheese myself, and my friends who have aren't available for questions this weekend.

Answered by FuzzyChef on April 24, 2021

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