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product_id: 19070770
title: "Mesophilic Cheese Starter | 4 Packets Direct-Set Culture + 2 Rennet Tablets for Cheese Making | DIY Semi-Soft Fresh, Like Cheddar, Quark, Colby, Feta, Cottage, & More"
brand: "cultures for health"
price: "$60"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Cultures For Health"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/19070770-mesophilic-cheese-starter-4-packets-direct-set-culture-2-rennet
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Non-GMO, gluten-free, pathogen tested Cultures 5-10 gallons milk at once 4 packets for 4 cheese batches Mesophilic Cheese Starter | 4 Packets Direct-Set Culture + 2 Rennet Tablets for Cheese Making | DIY Semi-Soft Fresh, Like Cheddar, Quark, Colby, Feta, Cottage, & More

**Brand:** cultures for health
**Price:** $60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧀 Elevate your kitchen game—artisan cheese, no cheesecloth required!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mesophilic Cheese Starter | 4 Packets Direct-Set Culture + 2 Rennet Tablets for Cheese Making | DIY Semi-Soft Fresh, Like Cheddar, Quark, Colby, Feta, Cottage, & More by cultures for health
- **How much does it cost?** $60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/19070770-mesophilic-cheese-starter-4-packets-direct-set-culture-2-rennet)

## Best For

- cultures for health enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cultures for health brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Batch Flexibility:** Make 1 to 4 batches or scale up to 10 gallons effortlessly
- • **Maintenance-Free Culture:** Direct-set formula means no ongoing starter upkeep
- • **Trusted Quality Assurance:** Third-party lab tested for safety and premium performance
- • **Versatile Cheese Creation:** Craft cheddar, feta, quark & more with one starter kit
- • **Pure & Healthy Ingredients:** Skip preservatives and additives—control what goes in your cheese

## Overview

Cultures for Health Mesophilic Cheese Starter includes 4 direct-set culture packets plus 2 vegetable rennet tablets, enabling you to make up to four batches of semi-soft cheeses like cheddar, feta, and cottage. This gluten-free, non-GMO starter is pathogen tested for safety and requires no maintenance, making it perfect for beginners and cheese enthusiasts seeking fresh, preservative-free homemade cheese.

## Description

desertcart.com: Cultures for Health Mesophilic Cheese Starter | 4 Packets Direct-Set Culture + 2 Rennet Tablets for Cheese Making | DIY Semi-Soft Fresh, Like Cheddar, Quark, Colby, Feta, Cottage, & More : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Good culture! - This cheese culture was fantastic for making basic cheddar cheese. It's not my favorite brand of culture but it worked great.
Review: all good - works good

## Features

- INCLUDES: 4 packets of starter culture and 2 vegetable rennet tablets, enough to make four batches of delicious homemade cheese. You can also use all the packets at once to culture 5-10 gallons of milk in one big batch!
- CHEESE VARIETY: This versatile starter lets you make many different types of cheese, so you can discover what you like best. Try your hand at making feta cheese, farmer cheese, cheddar cheese, and more!
- MAINTENANCE FREE: Because it's direct-set, it only cultures once, so once you've made the cheese, there's no starter to maintain. Perfect for beginners, experimenters, and anyone not looking for a long-term project.
- HOMEMADE IS HEALTHIER: While store-bought cheese usually contains artificial coloring, preservatives, and additives, cheese you make at home will only have ingredients you select yourself.
- SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you are getting a high quality, healthy starter to make delicious non GMO, gluten free cheese at home.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016C1RJ7C |
| Age Range Description | Child, Adult |
| Brand | Cultures For Health |
| Brand Name | Cultures For Health |
| Cuisine | Western |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 786 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Flavor | Cheddar |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Specialty | natural |
| UPC | 814598020438 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cultures For Health
- **Cuisine:** Western
- **Flavor:** Cheddar
- **Item Form:** Cream
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

![Mesophilic Cheese Starter | 4 Packets Direct-Set Culture + 2 Rennet Tablets for Cheese Making | DIY Semi-Soft Fresh, Like Cheddar, Quark, Colby, Feta, Cottage, & More - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71irrPC0rtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much cheese does this culture make?**
A: Yield will vary depending on what cheese you're making, how long you strain the curds, what type of milk you use, etc. However, generally with 1 gallon of milk, you can expect about 1 lb. feta, 5 servings pepper jack, or 1⅓ lbs. cottage cheese.

**Q: Do I need any special equipment?**
A: For most cheese, no—everything you need is probably already in your kitchen: a large stainless steel pot with lid, a non-aluminum mixing utensil, a thermometer, a cheesecloth (butter muslin or tight-weave towel can also work), a colander, and a bowl.

**Q: What kind of milk should I use for cheesemaking?**
A: Cheese can be made using almost any type of animal milk: cow, goat, sheep—even mare or camel. Unhomogenized milk is preferable, but you can absolutely use pasteurized, homogenized milk as well. The only kind we never recommend is ultra-pasteurized.

**Q: How long will the finished cheese last?**
A: Your cheese will last 7–10 days in the fridge and 6–9 months in the freezer. Make sure to get some cheese salt (non-iodized salt) before freezing. It's a good idea to have cheese salt around anyway, as it enhances the flavor and helps it last longer.

**Q: What should I do with the leftover whey?**
A: Don't just throw it out! Whey can be used as cooking liquid for potatoes, rice, grits, pasta and grains; as a starter culture for fermenting vegetables; as a nutrient boost in smoothies or drinks; to make whey cheese; or added to compost.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good culture!
*by K***Y on July 31, 2025*

This cheese culture was fantastic for making basic cheddar cheese. It's not my favorite brand of culture but it worked great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ all good
*by S***L on August 27, 2025*

works good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stuff
*by R***R on September 30, 2025*

Good product

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*