Equipment and Supplies

Calcium Chloride

Calcium chloride will influence the amount of coagulant enzyme needed for optimum curd formation. It improves curd-making properties under certain conditions and optimizes yields. It is particularly recommended for use in milk that will not coagulate properly under normal conditions due to low milk solids or over heat treatment. For 3 gallons of milk add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons.

Cellophane Wrapping Paper

For use with fresh and soft cheeses. 2 ply sulphurized wrapping paper with white cellophane exterior.

Available in various sizes and quantities.

Cheese Cloth

Natural, unbleached, fine weave muslin cheesecloth. Very high quality, wash and reuse again and again.

Sizes:

• 1m x 1m (39.5 in x 39.5 in)
• 1m x 3m (39.5 in x 118.5 in)

Cheese Labels

Available in either cow or goat design, gives your cheese the hand crafted look.

Package contains 100 paper labels. Approximate dimensions are 2" x 3".

Cheese Ripening Rack

Plastic cheese ripening rack. , 20" X 30" dimensions, Height = 5.0"

Price is per rack -- Individual racks are stackable (three racks shown in photo).

* Please note: The following item may ship separately which will result in additional shipping charges.

Cheese Wax

approx. 2 pound blocks (+/- .2 lb)

Citric Acid

Citric acid powder (Food Grade USP/FCC). Fine white crystaline powder used in acidifying milk and brine solution for cheesemaking. Used to acidify the curds when making mozzarella.

Digital Gram Scale

My Weigh 440-Z Digital Scale

• 440 gram capacity
• Readability & accuracy down to 0.1 gram
  
• reads in grams and ounces
• weighing tray doubles as cover
• lithium batteries included
• 30 years international warranty
  

Draining Bag

Soft Curd Draining Bag. Re-usable muslin cloth bag. Used to drain cream cheese, quark, sour cream and to pre-drain brie, camembert and blue cheese curds.

Draining Mat - Coarse

Coarse mesh draining mat for creating a uniform, smooth finish on the cheese surface.

One meter wide, sold by the linear foot

Approximately 5 squares per inch

The following item may ship separately which will result in additional shipping charges.

Draining Mat - Fine

Fine mesh draining mat for creating a uniform, smooth finish on the cheese surface.

One meter wide, sold by the linear foot.

Approx. 13 squares per inch.

Paracoat

Protective coating for cheese

PARACOAT cheese coatings are cream-wax coatings based on synthetic resins and supplied as aqueous dispersions.  PARACOAT is used as a protective coating on cheese to prevent mold growth and excessive desiccation. After drying, PARACOAT forms an elastic, transparent protective film on cheese types like Gouda, Edam etc.

PARACOAT is available in two types:

• Natural
• Yellow with Natamycin (anti-fungal agent)

PARACOAT is to be applied on the cheese by hand (with a soft brush or soft, lint-free cloth) or machine as soon as the cheeses are dry after the brine bath. Cheese should be cold and, importantly, dry.

Initially the top and most of the side of the cheese is coated. After complete drying of the PARACOAT coating, the other side is treated the same way.  Depending on the cheese type and storage duration, a second and a third layer of PARACOAT may be needed.

PARACOAT is to be used as it is supplied -- not to be diluted with water, other cheese coatings nor heated.

Drying time depends on the temperature and relative humidity in the storage area.  At 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity of 60% it will take 1.5 hours for the PARACOAT to dry complete.

IMPORTANT: PARACOAT is destroyed if frozen. This product can NOT be shipped during the winter months. Availability of this product is seasonal.

Salt (Flake)

Iodine-free flake salt, dissolves rapidly.

Thermometer - large

Standard 1 3/4"dial x 8" long stem thermometer can be used for full range of cheesemaking temperatures with a range of 0° to 220°F. Has an accuracy of +/- 1% or better. Easily calibrated with a known temperature.

Thermometer - small

Standard 1" dial x 5" long stem can be used for full range of cheesemaking temperatures with a range of 0° to 220°F. Has an accuracy of +/- 1% or better. Easily calibrated with a known temperature

Yogurt Incubator

Order a Yogotherm for incubation when making yogurt, Kefir, acidophilus milk, fresh cream, etc. No electricity required, easy to use, simple maintenance, up to 1/2 gallon (2 liters) capacity, long lasting, removable parts.

pH Buffer solutions

pH Buffer solution

• pH 4 (500 ml)
• pH 7 (500 ml)
  

Required for calibration of pH meters

pH Meter

ExStik pH Meter by Extech Instruments

• Simultaneous display of pH and temperature
• Measures pH from 0 to 14.00pH with high resolution and accuracy of 0.01pH
• Unique flat surface electrode allows for wider applications including on-the-spot surface measurements. Flat surface electrode is rugged and easy to clean
  
• Large LCD with bargraph
• 15-point memory with identification
• Waterproof housing
• "CAL" indicator alerts user to recalibrate
• Comes with meter and pH Electrode, protective sensor cap, sample cup, four CR2032 batteries and neckstrap

pH-Indicator Strips

(4.0 - 7.0 pH) 100 count

pH-Indicator Test Strips provide a cost effective tool in determining the general pH of liquid milk and whey. The pH ranges from 4.0 to 7.0 with various pH increments of 0.2-0.3.