Flora Danica Mesophilic Culture
Mesophilic culture by Chr. Hansen · Mesophilic
Pack as listed at retailer (pack sizes vary by retailer — check the listing) at New England Cheesemaking · checked October 23, 2026
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Our take
The aromatic mesophile. Four organisms, including Leuconostoc, give Flora Danica the fullest buttery, cultured flavour of any culture on this page — which is why it is the classic choice not just for havarti and gouda but for sour cream, crème fraîche and cultured butter, where the culture IS the flavour.
Details & dosage
| Culture family | Mesophilic |
| Made by | Chr. Hansen |
| Strains / contents | Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis + subsp. cremoris + biovar diacetylactis + Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp. cremoris |
| Pack | Pack as listed at retailer (pack sizes vary by retailer — check the listing) |
| Typical dose | About 1/8 tsp per gallon when used as the primary culture, per distributor sheets; less when used as an aroma adjunct |
| Storage | Store in the freezer |
| Sold by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Price checked | $20.95 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
- Havarti
- Gouda
- Cream cheese
- Camembert
- Brie
- Feta
- Sour cream
- Cultured butter
- Crème fraîche
Good to know
- The cultured-butter and sour-cream standard
- Fullest aroma of the mesophilic range: diacetyl plus Leuconostoc notes
- Also sold by Cultures for Health in a different pack size — compare pack size, not just price
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