---
product_id: 81206914
title: "Mesophilic Direct Set Cheese Culture, 5-Pack"
brand: "home brew ohio"
price: "€ 27.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Home Brew Ohio"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/81206914-mesophilic-direct-set-cheese-culture-5-pack
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 5 packets, 2 gal each Versatile cheese types Moderate-temp culture Mesophilic Direct Set Cheese Culture, 5-Pack

**Brand:** home brew ohio
**Price:** € 27.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧀 Elevate your kitchen to artisan cheese mastery—don’t just eat cheese, create it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mesophilic Direct Set Cheese Culture, 5-Pack by home brew ohio
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/81206914-mesophilic-direct-set-cheese-culture-5-pack)

## Best For

- home brew ohio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted home brew ohio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Cheese Makers:** Top-rated (#33 in Cheese Makers) with 4.7 stars from nearly 1,500 enthusiasts.
- • **Multi-Use Culinary Starter:** Not just cheese—also ideal for lactic fermentation in kimchi and other gourmet foods.
- • **Bulk Value, Long Shelf Life:** Five packets included, each treating up to 2 gallons of milk—perfect for ongoing cheese projects.
- • **Craft Your Own Artisan Cheeses:** From Cheddar to Gouda, master 8 iconic varieties with one culture pack.
- • **Precision-Optimized Fermentation:** Designed for moderate temperatures to ensure consistent, professional results every time.

## Overview

This 5-pack of mesophilic direct set cheese culture enables home and professional chefs to craft a wide range of hard cheeses including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Blue. Each packet cultures up to 2 gallons of milk at moderate temperatures, ensuring reliable fermentation. With a long shelf life and versatility extending to lactic fermentation in foods like kimchi, it’s a must-have for culinary innovators seeking authentic, homemade flavors.

## Description

This moderate-temperature cheese culture is added directly to milk for making a variety of hard cheeses including Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, and Colby. This culture can also be used in other foods requiring a lactic fermentation such as Kimchi.

Review: Good value - Works great and very long shelf life
Review: Great product. - Great product

## Features

- Moderate-temperature cheese culture for making a variety of hard cheeses
- Makes Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Stilton, Edam, Gouda, Muenster, Blue, and Colby cheese
- Each packet will set up to 2 US gallons (7.6L) of milk
- Includes 5 packets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0064OLJZ6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,472 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #33 in Cheese Makers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,490) |
| Date First Available | November 8, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Item model number | COMINHKPR16632 |
| Number of Pieces | 5 |
| Package Dimensions | 5 x 4 x 0.25 inches |
| Set Name | 5-pack |
| UPC | 798837437662 798837219053 |
| Unit Count | 257.0 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Home Brew Ohio
- **Cuisine:** Western
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Pounds
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Size:** 5-pk

## Images

![Mesophilic Direct Set Cheese Culture, 5-Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WwFzgKoNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you also use this to make yogurt?**
A: I use this product to make thick vegan soy yogurt in the Instant Pot and it works without fail! I use Edensoy Unsweetened Organic soy milk, the one with 12 grams of protein. Lower protein soy milks don't seem to work.

**Q: Can you use it for cream cheese?**
A: it might give your cream cheese a different flavor. i use it for cheese curds. if you try it and dont like it you can always make a more solid cheese with it.  good luck

**Q: Is this organic? or non GMO?**
A: Thank you so much for shopping. This culture is not organic. However, the culture is non-GMO. Thank you!

**Q: how much culture in one packet?**
A: Each packet contains enough bacteria to culture 1-2 gallons of pasteurized milk, or 3-4 gallons of raw milk.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value
*by C***G on August 2, 2025*

Works great and very long shelf life

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product.
*by D***A on August 25, 2025*

Great product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Culture
*by D***K on January 10, 2026*

Great cheese culture. I use it all the time. Never had a problem with this brand.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Mesophilic Direct Set Cheese Culture, 5-Pack
- Liquid Rennet - Animal Rennet for Cheese Making (2 oz.)
- Calcium Chloride (CaCl) Liquid - 2 fl oz

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*