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MATERIALS AND METHODS

LIST OF CHEMICALS/MATERIALS USED

1 L Milk (not ultrapasteurized) 1 teaspoon very fine sea salt


32 mL vinegar (distilled vinegar /

ordinary vinegar)

LIST OF APPARATUS USED

Beaker Cheese cloth


Stirring rod Graduated cylinder
Thermometer pH meter
METHODS

A colander was line with a double layer of cheese cloth or a single layer of butter

muslin. The milk was poured into a large beaker and was brought into a boil over

medium heat (72C). It was frequently stirred to keep the milk from scorching. When the

milk came to a boil, the heat was immediately reduced to low and then the vinegar was

added. The milk immediately separated into curds and whey. A bit more vinegar was

added one tablespoon at a time, until milk solids coagulate into curds swimming in thin

greenish blue whey, if the milk does not separate. The curds and whey was poured into

the lined colander. It was rinsed gently with cold water and the salt was sprinkled into the

curds. The cheese cloth was tied and pressed a bit with the hands to remove excess whey.

The cheesecloth was hanged for 1 to 2 hours then was open and the cheese was chopped

coarsely. The cheese can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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