Ash - Before Or After Spraying On Penicillium candidum?

[george13]

I had some left over chevre logs, and was thinking of spraying some PC on them, but wanted to experiment with ash coating.  Which goes on first?
Thanks

[Cheese Head]

george13, I've bought some ash but haven't used it yet, that said my understanding is the P candidum goes on first then the ash, which is sometimes mixed with dry salt, see this thread, hope helps.

[dttorun]

When I make chevre, after removing from the moulds, or if it is not dripping anymore, which is around 48 hrs, I salt the surface and sprinkle ash (by using salter). The cheese rests another 24 hrs to dry further, then I spray PC lightly. When I do otherwise I found that ash peels off. I wait for a couple of days until white mold develops, then wrap it in paper.
Here are some pictures, this my version of frosty treat :-)
Tan

[george13]

Those are beautiful, do you only spray the surface or do you also add PC to the mix.  And depending on your procedure, when do you wrap them up?  I thought they remained unwrapped for about 15 days in high humidity.
Thanks

[dttorun]

I don't add PC add the beginning, spray only. When I see white mold covers the surface, like in the pictures I wrap them up and leave in the fridge. Otherwise they ripen fast in my experience.
Tan

[george13]

I see, and once you wrap them, what is your aging in the wrapper time period, and what temperature do you store the wrapped cheese in.  So far I too just sprayed the surface, and will try out your method once I get some mold.  Thank you

[dttorun]

After wrapping, I store in the fridge and consume in 1-2 weeks. I use 1 gal milk and get 5 small logs like those in the pictures.
Tan