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Cultures & Coagulation

The living cultures and enzymes that turn milk into curd — rennet and curdling, the lactic acid bacteria that acidify and flavor a cheese, and the microbes behind every starter culture.

Rennet

Rennet

Lactic acid bacteria

Lactic acid bacteria

Fermentation starter

Fermentation starter

Thermophile

Thermophile

Streptococcus thermophilus

Streptococcus thermophilus

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus

Lactococcus lactis

Lactococcus lactis

Curdling

Curdling