Freeze Dried Danisco's Choozit TA 60 Series vs Replacement Star?

[NimbinValley]

Hi all.

Has anyone noticed any difference between the discontinued Danisco TA60 series of cultures and the STAR that has replaced it (at least in Australia anyway)? 

I was told that STAR was just a rebranding of the same product but my final cheeses have been much softer so  I am wondering if it is a different strain of S. thermophilus.  I notice on the spec sheet it says that it is particularly suited to mozzarella etc whereas the TA60 series was recommended for Comte, Asiago etc.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

NV.