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Mesophilic Culture Danisco MA 4001-4002 25D Packet

$15.95
$12.95
This mesophilic/thermophilic blended culture is used for making roquefort, cambozola, castello blue, colby, cheddar, gouda, brick and other hard or semi-hard cheeses.

About This Product

MA 4000 Series ( Danisco )25D Packet for up to 126 Gallons of Milk

MA 4000 Series is a blend of Mesophilic and Thermophilic cultures 

A popular culture for 'Farmhouse Cheddar' and other semi-hard and hard cheeses such as Colby, Jack and Gouda.

This versatile culture can also be used for softer cheeses.

(Note:  MA 4001 and MA 4002 are interchangeable variations of this culture)

This culture is a unique blend of mesophilic lactic acid cultures, plus a diacetylactis culture (provides buttery notes) and a thermophilic lactic acid culture (S. thermophilus) for flavor and quicker acid production during cheesemaking.

CONTAINS:
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis
Streptococcus thermophilus

General recommended usage:

  • 1/16 tsp. for every gallon of milk
  • 1/8 tsp. for every 2-5 gallons of milk
  • Available in 5-dose or 25-dose packets (small and larger packets)
  • DVI – Direct Vat Innoculation
  • Freeze-dried direct set
  • Versatile cultures that work with all milk types
  • Kosher certified

 


Vegan Cheese Making

 

Note:  MA 4001 and MA 4002 are interchangeable variations of this culture.

Kosher Certified.

 

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What Our Customers Say

  • 5
    Mesophilic culture Danisco MA 4001-4002

    Posted by Barbara on 26th Feb 2026

    Ive been making cheese for home use for about 40 years, and tried lots of cultures. This one is my favorite and now the only culture I use. Reliable and consistent.

  • 5
    Perfect culture for my halloumi

    Posted by Cindy Wienkers on 24th Feb 2025

    I used this culture 50:50 with buttermilk to make a delicious halloumi. It was exactly what I was looking for.

  • 5
    Culture

    Posted by CARRIE HAZZARD on 8th Nov 2024

    This cultures is the culture I've used for cheddar and colby. It works amazing for both!

  • 5
    Great Culture

    Posted by Doreen Hulett on 2nd Aug 2024

    When it comes to my cheese, I don't dare buy from another source. A lot of time and goat milk goes into the cheese, so The Cheesemaker is always my first choice!