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Offline bansidhe

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CaCl2 in Brine
« on: August 24, 2021, 02:49:01 PM »
If one reuses one's brine, how does one know if more CalCl2 is needed?  Or does CaCl2 never really get depleted?
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Re: CaCl2 in Brine
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2021, 04:27:43 PM »
AFAIK, the CaCl2 ends up in balance.... It is added initially, just so that Calcium doesn't leach out of your cheese....

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Re: CaCl2 in Brine
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2021, 06:37:18 PM »
Good to know.  Thanks!
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