Use this versatile mesophilic cheese culture to make flavorful semi-soft and fresh cheeses at home! FromCheddar,Colby, andMonterey JacktoFeta,Chvre, and more, you'll enjoy the flavor and variety of homemade cheeses using this starter culture. Each box contains 8 packets of direct-set starter culture. Store extra packets in the freezer. Use as directed by your recipe or at the following rate: 1 packet per gallon of milk, 2 packets per 2-4 gallons, or 4 packets per5-10 gallons. Heat milk and culture according to temperatures outlined inyourrecipe. Avoidusing ultra-pasteurized or UHT milk. Direct-set (single-use) culture, no maintenance required.