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product_id: 19594850
title: "- Cultures for Health Cream Cheese Starter Culture | 4 Non-GMO Direct-Set Packets & 2 Vegetable Rennet Tablets | DIY Creamy Spread for Bagels, Appetizers, Dips & Cupcake Frosting"
brand: "cultures for health"
price: "$41.77"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Cultures For Health"
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# Ready in just 12 hours, no aging needed 2 vegetable rennet tablets included 4 Non-GMO direct-set packets - Cultures for Health Cream Cheese Starter Culture | 4 Non-GMO Direct-Set Packets & 2 Vegetable Rennet Tablets | DIY Creamy Spread for Bagels, Appetizers, Dips & Cupcake Frosting

**Brand:** cultures for health
**Price:** $41.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧀 Elevate your spread game—because your bagel deserves better!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Cultures for Health Cream Cheese Starter Culture | 4 Non-GMO Direct-Set Packets & 2 Vegetable Rennet Tablets | DIY Creamy Spread for Bagels, Appetizers, Dips & Cupcake Frosting by cultures for health
- **How much does it cost?** $41.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- cultures for health enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cultures for health brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lab-Tested Safety:** Third-party pathogen tested for peace of mind while you craft your gourmet creations.
- • **Beginner-Friendly DIY:** Step-by-step instructions and minimal equipment needed—no cheese-making degree required.
- • **Versatility Unleashed:** From bagels to dips to cupcake frosting, elevate every bite with your own fresh cream cheese.
- • **Pure & Clean Ingredients:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from preservatives—control exactly what goes into your creamy spread.
- • **Effortless Artisan Cheese:** Direct-set culture means no starter maintenance or pressing—perfect for busy pros craving homemade quality.

## Overview

Cultures for Health Cream Cheese Starter Culture offers 4 non-GMO direct-set packets combined with 2 vegetable rennet tablets, enabling quick and easy homemade cream cheese in just 12 hours. Designed for beginners and busy professionals, it requires no aging or pressing, uses clean, gluten-free ingredients, and comes with detailed instructions. Each batch is lab-tested for safety, empowering you to create versatile, preservative-free spreads, dips, and frostings that outshine store-bought options.

## Description

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Review: WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT! - Tired of limited availability of cream cheese so I thought I would try my hand at this. There are recipes online for cream cheese using vinegar or lemon juice but they clearly are not authentic. I found this product and made a batch as per the easy included instructions. I used 2 qts. of ordinary pasteurized whole milk and 1 qt. of light cream, ultra pasteurized. After twelve hours, I poured the product into a very clean pillowcase. With everything in the far corner, I twisted the pillowcase and hung it up from the faucet spout of a sink. It took an honest 10 hours to drain. I spooned out and salted to taste. Easy! Delicious! Fun! Makes over 3 cups of cream cheese. Texture is great. It is softer than supermarket "brick" cream cheese and firmer than whipped cream cheese, which for me is perfect. A bit more tart than supermarket stuff but absolutely delicious.
Review: Easy Homemade Cream Cheese for Busy People - No fuss cream cheese. I’ll add my slacker-cheese-maker short cut tips. 1. Gallon WHOLE milk. (I did not use any cream and it turned out nice and creamy) 2. Pour a cup or so out of the gallon. 3. Let the gallon come to room temp and make sure milk hits 85 degrees. Do this slowly. It is summer here so after it got to 78 room temp, it didn’t take anything more than to set it in the sink in a hot water bath to get it to 85. 4. Put the packet of cheese starter in the gallon of milk- 1 cup or so already taken out. Give it a very quick “up and down” shake. 5. Set it on the counter and wait 12 hours. 6. Pour contents into a strainer lined with cheese cloth. I left mine overnight to drain in the sink. 7. In the morning transfer to a new cheese cloth and HANG it up. While you are at work. 8. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate. Ladies and gentlemen it does not get any easier, yummier or ECONOMICAL. I can’t wait to try this company’s other cheese making packets. This was my first attempt and it was awesome!!!! PS: if you hate dishes and extra work like I do, remember I made this with nothing more than the gallon container the milk came in and a strainer.

## Features

- INCLUDES: 4 packets of cream cheese starter culture with vegetable rennet already mixed in to make the cheese making process easier for you, plus step-by-step instructions to help guide you.
- BEGINNER FRIENDLY: No starter to maintain with a direct-set culture! Plus, you don't have to press or age it, and you'll already have most or all of the necessary equipment at home. Perfect for beginners, experimenters, and anyone not looking for a long-term project.
- VERSATILE: Your morning bagel will be that much more delicious with cream cheese spread you made yourself. Use in a number of tasty foods, like cheesecake, jalapeno poppers, buffalo chicken dip, and many more.
- HOMEMADE IS HEALTHIER: While store-bought cheese usually contains artificial coloring, preservatives, and additives, cheese you make at home will only have ingredients you select yourself.
- SAFE: Each batch is pathogen tested by a trusted third-party laboratory so you know you are getting a high quality, healthy starter to make delicious non GMO, gluten free cheese at home.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016C2LAEY |
| ASIN  | B016C2LAEY |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #83,962 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #50 in Cream Cheeses |
| Brand Name | Cultures For Health |
| Cuisine | Versatile |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (259) |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Grams |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Number of Pieces | 4 |
| Package Dimensions  | 6.93 x 5.2 x 0.47 inches; 0.06 ounces |
| Size | 4 packets |
| Specialty | Gluten Free |
| UPC | 814598020476 |
| UPC  | 814598020476 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |
| Units  | 6 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cultures For Health
- **Cuisine:** Versatile
- **Item Form:** Cream
- **Item Weight:** 1.6 Grams
- **Number of Items:** 4

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is cream cheese made with milk or cream?**
A: Traditional cream cheese is made from 50% cream and 50% whole milk. Use all cream for the richest tasting cream cheese. If you're looking to make a lower fat cream cheese, we suggest using all whole milk.

**Q: How much cream cheese does this culture make?**
A: Each of the 4 packets can culture between 1 qt and 1 gal of milk/cream. Yield will vary depending on the amount of milk fat, how long you strain the curds from the whey, etc., but generally you can expect ~3 cups/1.5 lbs. cream cheese from a gallon.

**Q: How long will it take to make a batch of cream cheese?**
A: Before adding the culture, you need to heat the milk/cream to 86°F no faster than 1°F/min, which can take 30–40 mins for a gallon. Once you've stirred in the starter, it needs to culture for 12 hours. Then, it will take 6–12 hours to drain the whey.

**Q: Do I need any special equipment?**
A: Nope! Everything you need is probably already lying around your kitchen: a large stainless steel pot with lid, a non-aluminum mixing utensil, a thermometer, a cheesecloth or butter muslin, a colander, and a bowl. Cheese salt optional.

**Q: What should I do with the leftover whey?**
A: Don't just throw it out! Whey can be used as cooking liquid for potatoes, rice, grits, pasta and grains; as a starter culture for fermenting vegetables; as a nutrient boost in smoothies or drinks; to make whey cheese; or added to compost.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT!
*by A***. on February 22, 2022*

Tired of limited availability of cream cheese so I thought I would try my hand at this. There are recipes online for cream cheese using vinegar or lemon juice but they clearly are not authentic. I found this product and made a batch as per the easy included instructions. I used 2 qts. of ordinary pasteurized whole milk and 1 qt. of light cream, ultra pasteurized. After twelve hours, I poured the product into a very clean pillowcase. With everything in the far corner, I twisted the pillowcase and hung it up from the faucet spout of a sink. It took an honest 10 hours to drain. I spooned out and salted to taste. Easy! Delicious! Fun! Makes over 3 cups of cream cheese. Texture is great. It is softer than supermarket "brick" cream cheese and firmer than whipped cream cheese, which for me is perfect. A bit more tart than supermarket stuff but absolutely delicious.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Homemade Cream Cheese for Busy People
*by R***D on August 13, 2019*

No fuss cream cheese. I’ll add my slacker-cheese-maker short cut tips. 1. Gallon WHOLE milk. (I did not use any cream and it turned out nice and creamy) 2. Pour a cup or so out of the gallon. 3. Let the gallon come to room temp and make sure milk hits 85 degrees. Do this slowly. It is summer here so after it got to 78 room temp, it didn’t take anything more than to set it in the sink in a hot water bath to get it to 85. 4. Put the packet of cheese starter in the gallon of milk- 1 cup or so already taken out. Give it a very quick “up and down” shake. 5. Set it on the counter and wait 12 hours. 6. Pour contents into a strainer lined with cheese cloth. I left mine overnight to drain in the sink. 7. In the morning transfer to a new cheese cloth and HANG it up. While you are at work. 8. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate. Ladies and gentlemen it does not get any easier, yummier or ECONOMICAL. I can’t wait to try this company’s other cheese making packets. This was my first attempt and it was awesome!!!! PS: if you hate dishes and extra work like I do, remember I made this with nothing more than the gallon container the milk came in and a strainer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dependable
*by L***T on June 15, 2025*

Good.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-22*