Author Topic: Cheddar - Green Rind Mold & Aging Temperature, 42F or 63F?  (Read 6779 times)

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Re: Cheddar - Green Rind Mold & Aging Temperature, 42F or 63F?
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2010, 03:26:35 PM »
When you age a cheddar at 63F you are asking for off flavors to develop such as bitter and sour.  At 42F the flavors will, yes, develop more slowly but the flavor will be better balanced.  Some companies will cool the curd mass initially then rotate between 55 F and 42 F to develop the desired flavor.