I made my first batch of cams March 27th, ten days later they went to my cave (an old fridge, temp +6*C, RH 98-100%).
Its 17th day in the cave, but even the smallest wheel of Cam is still VERY firm, like it's drying out.
I think I have two problems:
1) drying????
2) poor mold development. I would like to see more developed white fur.
Your fridge is likely too dry. How are you obtaining that humidity measurement? because with that humidity, one would normally not see the dry outer edge.
Quote from: linuxboy on April 24, 2012, 02:44:44 PM
How are you obtaining that humidity measurement?
by normal household RH meter
have to say that paper in which they are wrapped is quite wet.
Can you post your recipe and process? I may not be able to help, but it might suggest something to more experienced people.
I used recipe from CheeseForum wiki links: https://cheeseforum.org/articles/wiki-brie-camembert-cheese-making-recipe/ (https://cheeseforum.org/articles/wiki-brie-camembert-cheese-making-recipe/)
following all directions.
I think next time I'll try not salting directly and will try to do smth with humidity, it seems like linuxboy's right - I have wrong RH readings and humidity is too low.