Choozit TA 61 Thermophilic Culture
Thermophilic culture by Danisco Choozit (IFF) · Thermophilic
Foil pack as listed at retailer at New England Cheesemaking · checked October 23, 2026
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Our take
The thermophilic workhorse: a Streptococcus thermophilus acidifier built for high-cook cheeses. If you make mozzarella or grating cheeses regularly, TA 61 in bulk beats packets on cost per gallon by a wide margin — pair it with LH 100 when you want deeper Italian flavour.
Details & dosage
| Culture family | Thermophilic |
| Made by | Danisco Choozit (IFF) |
| Strains / contents | Streptococcus thermophilus |
| Pack | Foil pack as listed at retailer |
| Typical dose | About 1/2 tsp per 6–12 gallons per retailer directions; reduce 25–50% for raw milk |
| Storage | Store in the freezer |
| Sold by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Price checked | $17.95 on October 23, 2026 |
Doses are the retailer's or manufacturer's stated figures for this product. Culture strength is measured in activity units (DCU/CXU), not weight alone — a teaspoon of one brand is not a teaspoon of another. When in doubt, follow the packet.
Best for these cheeses
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Romano
- Provolone
- Swiss / Emmental
Good to know
- High-temperature acidifier for cooked-curd cheeses
- Bulk foil = lowest cost per gallon in the thermophilic range
- Pair with LH 100 for parmesan and provolone flavour
Not sure this is your culture?
Tell the Culture Finder which cheese you are making and it will point you to the starter, the adjuncts, and anything you can skip.
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