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Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« on: November 18, 2013, 11:24:26 AM »
I typically vac seal my cheeses but upon some reading, I feel like I would like to try this method.
I don't seem to find any real how-to.
My favorite makes are Edam, Emmenthal, and Gouda.
Seems like these all do well with a cream coating.
I am sure you all have discussed this before so if there is a link I would greatly appreciate it.

linuxboy

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2013, 03:32:13 PM »
What do you want to know? You paint it on, making sure the rind is dry to the touch and the cheese does not weep residual whey.

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2013, 06:19:58 PM »
Just remember that the cheese still breath with the cream coating on. It's not as air tight as a vac seal or even a wax coating. Some people add wax after the cream coating to prevent breathing and rind development.

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2013, 05:25:39 AM »
I have had some difficulty finding PVA at the usual sources. I don't need a 55 gallon barrel, just enough to cover a few small batches of gouda. Online, or in the Los Angeles area would be fine too.

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2013, 11:33:17 AM »
So when the rind is sufficiently dry I simply paint on the cream?
Do I need to do anything else like wax or seal. I do not seem to have the set up for wax at all.
But with just a vac seal I do not have a defined rind. I love the look of cheese with the cream.
Will the cheese I mentioned do well with just a cream?
How long can the age ? Is there a point where they breath too much?

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2013, 01:07:10 PM »
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So when the rind is sufficiently dry I simply paint on the cream?
Yes
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Do I need to do anything else like wax or seal.
What do you mean by need to? You don't even need to use cheese cream. Does it help to stop moisture loss if you wax or seal? Yes. Should you? Up to you.
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Will the cheese I mentioned do well with just a cream?
Moisture loss will slow down by 50% or so.
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How long can the age ?
Until the cheese is done. It's the same as normal aging. using cream helps conserve more moisture and sell more water in the cheese
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Is there a point where they breath too much?
It's a constant rate of loss, varying with cave humidity.

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2013, 01:36:53 PM »
Thank You

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2013, 02:25:22 PM »
I have had some difficulty finding PVA at the usual sources. I don't need a 55 gallon barrel, just enough to cover a few small batches of gouda. Online, or in the Los Angeles area would be fine too.


I get mine at cheeseandyougurtmaking.com , they are very good and the shipping is fast.

http://cheeseandyogurtmaking.com/cheese-making-supplies/cheese-making-waxes-coatings/white-coating-for-cheese-making.html

I had one break during shipping , it was dropped or something , they replaced it right away , great people to deal with.

It costs about $14 or so for a 2 pound container , it goes a long way.

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2013, 02:55:16 PM »
Or check this out:

I don't know if one could buy these on a small scale though , it would be interesting.

Natural cheese ripening with Pack-Age™
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Because Pack-Age™ is perm-selective it supplies just enough moisture to hard and semi-hard cheeses while maintaining an effective oxygen barrier against mold-growth on the surface. And this level of protection grows even more when you use Pack-Age™ in combination with our natural yeast and mold inhibiter, Delvo®Cid.

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Benefits
Natural ripening with no need for coating
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Technical info
Traditionally, there are two main processes for ripening hard and semi-hard cheeses like Gouda, Edam, Manchego and Emmental. The first, called natural ripening, involves coating the cheese after brining so that the cheese air-dries and a hard crust is formed during ripening. The second involves brining followed by airtight packaging, so that the cheese stays soft and doesn’t form a crust. Although they provide some benefits, both processes also have drawbacks in terms of cost, yield, taste and texture.

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This new technology has been tested for taste and texture by the Dutch Dairy Research Institute (NIZO). During the ripening process, each cheese was shown to develop its own balance of taste and texture. Comparative research from the NIZO demonstrated that the Pack-Age™ film preserves this balance, even with the 50% reduction in moisture loss provided by the use of Pack-Age™ compared to naturally ripened cheese.

Sailor Con Queso

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2013, 07:14:24 PM »
JW - What's your source for this info? Is there a USA supplier or a web link?

linuxboy

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2013, 07:23:19 PM »
Sailor, that's a DSM product (attached). talk to them.


Spoons

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2013, 11:34:31 PM »
Is cream wax frost sensitive? I'm asking because that;s what they say on Glengarry's website, but nowhere else have I seen that posted. It's already getting a little frosty in my corner of the world, so I was wondering if it would be safe to order some this winter.

Digitalsmgital

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2013, 11:45:36 PM »
Is cream wax frost sensitive? I'm asking because that;s what they say on Glengarry's website, but nowhere else have I seen that posted. It's already getting a little frosty in my corner of the world, so I was wondering if it would be safe to order some this winter.
Yeah, I see that they won't even ship it come December.

jwalker

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2013, 03:50:57 PM »
They're not far you it seems , you could have it shipped by Greyhound or other Courier and probably have it the same day.

Or drive over and pick it up if you want it bad enough .

I think it separates when frozen , so you have to be careful with it , I order extra just before November , to make sure I have enough for the winter.

linuxboy

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Re: Cheese cream? Can I get some more info
« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2013, 04:19:41 PM »
PVA tends to form a hydrogel after a frost-defrost cycle. So it's not a good idea to expose it to freezing temps.

[edit] meaning, it won't be paintable any more. It'll thicken and harden.
« Last Edit: November 20, 2013, 04:36:30 PM by linuxboy »