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10. During these seven days, most of the solids in the milk (fat, proteins, carbohydrates) will float
to the top of the container, resulting in a “cheese.” That can ultimately be discarded and com-
posted.Beneaththecheese,youwillseeayellowishserum;thatisourlacticacidbacteriasolu-
tion — what we ultimately want.
Fig. 4.15:
After 7 days, the solids and serum have formed.
• Removethesolidswithaslottedspoonanddiscard.Ifnecessaryyoucanremoveanyremain-
ing solids by filtering through a strainer or cheesecloth. The remaining yellowish-colored li-
quid is a
Lactobacillus
serum.
