Vegeren tablets how much?

[wallie]

I have just purchased my Vegeren tablets and would like to know how much to use for 1 gallon of milk?

Thanks
wallie

[saucisson]

What instructions are there on the box for junkett Wallie? I've only used the liquid but should be able to calculate for you.

[wallie]

Sorry Dave I must be going senile in my old age, when you I went to look on the packet, guess what its liquid and states for Cheese making use 10drops to 1pint milk!
I had just taken for granted it was tablets because I went into Sainsbury, and asked if they stocked Vegeren tablets, the assistant said yes and got me the packet of the shelf.
Another thing I meant to ask, did I read somewhere that if you are using store bought milk its best to add a vitamin C tablet.

Thanks
wallie

[saucisson]

not come across that one myself...

Dave

[BlueCheese]

CaCl is to be added because the store bought stuff is processed. 1/4tsp /gall it helps coagulate.

[wallie]

So is CaCl vitamin C?

Thanks
wallie

[jpj]

no it's calcium chloride - in solution

[wallie]

Last question before I make the big start:
Is store bought plain yoghurt o/k to use as a starter?

wallie

[jpj]

yes, as a short answer
and
as long as it's live it acts as a thermophilic starter (warm - eg stilton ), if you want mesophilic (cooler - eg cheddars) use live cultured buttermilk (available at supers and some independents)

[wallie]

Back to the CaCI to help the milk coagulate.
Can I use a vitamin D tablet instead if so when should I put it in the milk?

wallie

[saucisson]

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the body, it won't have any effect on your cheese making.

Dave