Starter cultures for ripened cheeses are designed for the production of continental and Swiss-type cheeses such as Gouda, Edam, Maasdam, Danbo, Emmental, Gruyère, and other yellow ripened cheeses. These cultures ensure controlled fermentation, flavour development, and the formation of the characteristic texture for each cheese type throughout maturation.

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Features

  • DVS® starter cultures dedicated to ripened cheeses;
  • Mesophilic, thermophilic, or combined systems;
  • Precise control of acidification and production time;
  • Variable contribution to flavour, from mild notes to rich profiles;
  • May or may not produce gas, depending on the culture used;
  • Optimised for use with rennet and adjunct cultures.

Advantages

  • Ensure batch-to-batch consistency and stability; 
  • Enable adaptation of the sensory profile based on market and cheese type.
  • Support proper development of texture and internal structure; 
  • Contribute to uniform and controlled maturation; 
  • Provide technological flexibility for a wide range of ripened cheeses.

Applicability

The starter culture range for ripened cheeses includes the following solutions:

DVS® FLORA DANICA®

Traditional mesophilic cultures are known for their rich flavour contribution and development of a complex taste profile.

Applications:

  • Ripened cheeses with intense flavour; 
  • Gouda, Edam, Danbo, and other continental cheeses; 
  • Products are positioned as traditional or premium. 

DVS® CHN

Cultures with high aromatic contribution and gas-forming potential are used for cheeses with a specific structure and distinctive notes.

Applications:

  • Ripened cheeses with pronounced character; 
  • Cheeses with eyes and open texture; 
  • Formulations requiring complex flavour development. 

DVS® DCC 260–290

Cultures with moderate flavour contribution and balanced fermentation, suitable for controlled processes and consistent maturation.

Applications:

  • Ripened cheeses with a balanced sensory profile; 
  • Standardised industrial production; 
  • Cheeses with strict consistency requirements.