cheese

[ashylove]

so i didnt want to hijack the other cheese threads, but where do i find the citric acid crystals??? i would love to make some ricotta and mozzerella for lasagna/shells, but i dont know where to find all the stuff i need. could someone help??? btw i have a great natural food store about an hour away, would i be able to find stuff there? what do i need for mozzerella?

thank you!

 

[me&thegals]

Try www.cheesemaking.com. Good luck!

 

[keljonma]

I get mine at the local drug store (Discount Drug Mart). They have it with the canning equipment.

 

[ashylove]

thank you!!! ill have to check walmart when they get the canning stuff out... otherwise that site will help.

 

[keljonma]

I found this in my Substitutions chart...

Citric Acid vs Lemon Juice for Cheese Making

Citric Acid Milk bottled lemon juice
1 1/2 level tsp. 1 gallon 3 oz.
3 level tsp. 2 gallons 6 oz.
6 level tsp. 4 gallons 12 oz.