variable results with SR3

[NimbinValley]

Could anyone give me some suggestions on achieving a vibrant yellow result with SR3.  I am using it as a wash on a bloomy white soft cheese to achieve a mixed rind with a yellow background with some white mould.  My results seem to be variable going from ivory through to yellow.  What are the factors that control the growth of this beastie that I am not managing properly...?  Thanks.  NV.

[Gregore]

Temp and salt , and maybe even humidity  though I am still playing with which one does what better .

To the best of my knowledge geo likes warmer b linens likes a little colder  I am not even 50 % sure but I think b linens likes a little more salt than geo .  Stinky feet are rather sweaty  and salty   

I would play with those 2 things

[NimbinValley]

ok.  I will start by lowering room temp.  Thanks.

[FRANCOIS]

Use a precursor to increase rind pH. Like geotrichum. SR3 is slow to start. Also SR3 isn't very orange.  Try PLA for that.

[NimbinValley]

Thanks Francois.  The spec sheet for SR3 describes it as bright orange.  Maybe a mix of PLA and SR3?  What maturation temp do you suggest?  Thanks.  NV.

[tarwin]

Here is a pic of a munster I made about 2 months ago now . i used the generic recipe from this site  and sr3 only. It has achieved a pronounced orange. Matured at around 10c and lower mostly.

[Stinky]

As far as I remember, Alp was saying that if a linens cheese gets more light it tends to be more yellow, if it gets less light it tends to be redder.

[FRANCOIS]

13c is what I use for a maturation temp. That Muenster is awesome. I've never gotten SR3 to go that orange. I use OFR9 for bright orange but I don't think you have it in the states.