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• From Christina at 12/3/11 6:46 PM
  • Can this product be stored at room temperature?
  • The Beginners' Italian Cheeses Kit can be stored at room temperature safely for about a month.The only exception is the vegetable rennet. The vegetable rennet tablets last a long time in the refrigerator - up to three years in the freezer. If the rennet doesn't get to the fridge right away, it will be fine at room temp for at least several weeks. Hope that helps!
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• From Melissa at 12/18/11 1:33 PM
  • Are other supplies needed for 1st time cheesemakers?
    
    
  • This kit has everything you need to make simple Italian cheeses (except for the milk, of course).
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• From Ellen Sherman at 3/27/12 6:34 PM
  • With this kit, can i use sheeps milk? Or will it be a different kind of cheese with those recipes?
    Thanks
  • Sheep's milk can be used, but there are some differences. According to Home Cheesemaking by Ricki Carroll, sheep's milk is lower in water and almost twice as high in solids than cow's milk, which means that the cheese yield is nearly 2.5 times higher than what you would expect from cow or goat milk. When adding rennet, use 3-5 times less than that used for cow's milk, and top-stir carefully. When cutting the curd, make larger cubes; when ladling, take thicker slices, or you will lose too much butterfat and the cheese will be too dry. Use half the amount of salt called for and exert only light pressure when pressing.*
    
    
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• From Liz at 4/4/13 9:13 PM
  • Can I use goats milk?
  • Yes, goat milk is just fine!
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• From Kent at 4/21/13 7:19 AM
  • Is this very time involved? Want to send to Daughter & her family as a gift.
  • Each cheese typically can be made in under an hour although some varieties require straining or can be aged (optional).
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