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What is the difference between mesophilic and thermophilic starter cultures?

April 26, 2017cultures mesophilic starter thermophilic

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What is the difference between mesophilic and thermophilic starter cultures?

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A. Mesophilic cultures are used for making low temperature cheeses (e.g. cheddar, moterey jack, stilton, edam, gouda, meunster, blue and colby). Thermophilic cultures are used for making high temperature cheeses (e.g. parmesan, roman, Swiss and other Italian-style cheeses).