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, flavor development, and the formation of the characteristic texture for each cheese type throughout the maturation process.

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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 flavor, from mild notes to rich profiles;
  • May or may not produce gas, depending on the culture used;
  • Optimized 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 known for their rich flavor contribution and development of a complex taste profile.

Applications:

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

DVS® CHN

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

Applications:

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

DVS® DCC 260–290

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

Applications:

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