Thermophilic Starter Culture (5-Pack)
Thermophilic culture by New England Cheesemaking · Thermophilic
5 single-use packets · 1 packet sets up to 2 gallons at New England Cheesemaking · checked October 23, 2026
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Our take
The packet-format thermophilic: pre-measured for a 2-gallon home batch of mozzarella, parmesan or provolone. The helveticus in the blend is what gives Italian hard cheeses their characteristic flavour development as they age.
Details & dosage
| Culture family | Thermophilic |
| Made by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Strains / contents | Streptococcus thermophilus + Lactobacillus helveticus + Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis |
| Pack | 5 single-use packets · 1 packet sets up to 2 gallons |
| Typical dose | 1 packet per batch (up to 2 gal) |
| Storage | Store in the freezer |
| Sold by | New England Cheesemaking |
| Price checked | $9.95 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
- Provolone
- Romano
- Swiss
- Gruyère
Good to know
- Pre-measured for home batches — nothing to split
- Covers the Italian and Alpine classics in one packet
- For cultured mozzarella, stretch the curd at pH 5.1–5.3 — see our mozzarella guide
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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