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CHEESE TYPE BOARDS (for Cheese Lovers and Cheese Makers) => ADJUNCT - Lactic Surface White Mold (Penicillium candidum) Ripened => Topic started by: SDmilkmaid on December 10, 2020, 04:19:09 PM

Title: What are the odds?
Post by: SDmilkmaid on December 10, 2020, 04:19:09 PM
I captured something useful?
I started making butter Monday, from rather over -soured raw cream. It didn't break, and I forgot it in the mixer bowl till now. It has developed a beautiful white carpet on the surface.
Could it be PC or Geo? How would I know? I would love trying to make a few bloomies, but the starter price has always been a bit of a shock.
Anyway, I have lots of milk, I think I'll save some of the carpet and inoculate a couple small cheeses. See what I get!
Rachel
Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by: Bantams on December 10, 2020, 06:51:13 PM
Should be Geo - it will show up on just about every batch of acidified dairy that is left out.
You can scrape a rind from a store bought Camembert/Brie but if you want consistent results I highly recommend purchasing some Pen C. 
Title: Re: What are the odds?
Post by: SDmilkmaid on December 10, 2020, 07:48:09 PM
Thank you!
One of these days I'll take the plunge!
Rachel