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Title: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: jb123 on February 15, 2015, 04:09:11 PM
I just began to make cheese (mainly mozzarella), and I am wondering if there is anything to do to make the mozzarella a little less bland. My mozzarella is always slightly tasteless, so is there anything I can do to enhance the flavor to make it taste better? :P
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Danbo on February 15, 2015, 06:19:53 PM
Som like to add a little lipase, but I'm not sure if it has any effect - I have only tried to make Mozzarella twice...
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Al Lewis on February 15, 2015, 06:37:19 PM
I have both strong and mild lipase.  Maybe some strong might help it. Perhaps a little garlic powder? Not sure what exactly you're looking for.
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: awakephd on February 15, 2015, 07:31:58 PM
In my limited experience, some lipase does make a very welcome difference in taste.
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: SOSEATTLE on February 16, 2015, 02:19:43 AM
Use good quality milk. That helps. Also, are you salting adequately?



Susan
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Frodage on February 16, 2015, 04:56:47 AM
In my own quest to find the flavour of mozzarella, I tasted a few, even at the local Italian store. I suspect it is supposed to taste bland, or else I don't have the appropriate taste buds. Having said that, I just bought, "Rubino mozzarella di bufala campana". I'm waiting until the expiry date to taste it, with the hope there will be some flavour - any flavour!
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Al Lewis on February 16, 2015, 03:31:29 PM
You can always age it out and make provolone.  :D
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Mara on March 04, 2015, 11:03:19 AM
I'm new to this but doesn't  Helvetic LH100 (culture used with the thermophilic one) enhance the flavour?
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: Frodage on March 05, 2015, 02:48:30 AM
Quote from: Frodage on February 16, 2015, 04:56:47 AM
"Rubino mozzarella di bufala campana".
Now I know. Wonderful!
Title: Re: Enhancing Mozzarella
Post by: CheesyAriel on May 22, 2015, 09:40:04 AM
I think you may try some EMC flavours:)

Jia