Meso CHR HANSEN CHN 19 - dividing into smaller portions?

[Vina]

Here in Latvia the smallest amount of starters we can buy is Hansen's DVS (different) packs for ~135 gal

Any suggestions - can I divide this starter in smaller portions?

I found at http://thecheesemaker.com/cultures.htm
this:
Use 1/8 tsp. per 1 gallon(3.7liters),
1/4 tsp. per 2-5 gallons(7.5-18.9 liters)
1/2 tsp. per 5-10 gallons(18.9-38 liters).
The culture is primarily used in the manufacturing of Continental (Alpine cheeses) semi-hard cheese varieties with eyes, Gouda, Edam, Leerdam and Samsoe.

My question is can I mix this culture with skimmed milk powder and divide into small portions (f.e. - for 2 gal) for my hobbyist friends?

any reply will be appreciate! Thanks for your help!

[zenith1]

Vina-you can divide the packet up any way you want. No need to mix with anything. Just store according to the manufacturer's directions(usally the freezer).

[Vina]

Thanks!
I'm thinking about adding some powdered milk because it would be much easier process.

[zenith1]

Bins- don't forget that you would in effect be adding a non active ingredient to the mix that will increase the amount of the culture you will have to add. It just adds another variable to account for.

[Tomer1]

It will have to be a substantial amount of powder to make a difference.
Most bulked up culture products (such as packs for making 1\2 gallon of yogurt kind of thing) use maltodextrin and non fat milkpowder as bulking agents.

[zenith1]

Thanks!
I'm thinking about adding some powdered milk because it would be much easier process.

maybe I misunderstood exactly what you are asking. By "process" exactly what are you trying to accomplish?

[Vina]

Thanks!
I'm thinking about adding some powdered milk because it would be much easier process.

maybe I misunderstood exactly what you are asking. By "process" exactly what are you trying to accomplish?

sorry, I was not very precise. What I want to do is - divide that large amount of CHN 19 into smaller portions adding some bulking agent, for example milk powder.