Swiss Spiral

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In the world of artisanal cheese, flavor, texture, and character are not achieved by accident—they are the result of careful, deliberate processes that rely heavily on one essential component: natural cultures. These microbial communities are the invisible force behind some of the world’s most beloved cheeses. Their role is not only scientific but also deeply tied to tradition, regional identity, and the philosophy of natural food production.

What Are Natural Cultures?

Natural cultures, also known as native or wild cultures, are collections of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that occur naturally in milk or are cultivated from the local environment. Unlike commercial starter cultures, which are standardized and lab-produced for consistent outcomes, natural cultures reflect the unique microbial landscape of a particular region or dairy. This can include the microflora in the raw milk itself, the equipment used in the creamery, or even the air in the aging room.

These cultures are responsible for initiating the fermentation process in cheese. They help convert lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid, which is crucial for developing acidity, flavor, and the proper texture in cheese. The variety and behavior of these microbes significantly influence the final product, often giving artisanal cheeses their distinct regional flair and depth of flavor.

Flavor Complexity and Uniqueness

One of the most compelling reasons to use natural cultures in artisanal cheesemaking is the complexity they bring to flavor. While industrial cheeses tend to be uniform in taste, cheeses made with natural cultures can exhibit a wide range of subtle and layered flavors—from grassy and nutty to tangy and earthy. This diversity is a direct result of the microbial interactions that occur during fermentation and aging.

Natural cultures also evolve with time. As cheesemakers reuse and nurture their cultures, the microbial makeup may shift slightly from batch to batch. This natural variation adds to the uniqueness of artisanal cheeses, making each wheel or wedge a small expression of the place and moment in which it was made.

Connection to Tradition and Terroir

Using natural cultures is a practice rooted in centuries-old cheesemaking traditions. Before the advent of refrigeration and modern biotechnology, all cheesemakers relied on the wild cultures present in their raw materials and surroundings. Today, artisanal producers who continue this practice are preserving a form of cultural heritage, allowing modern consumers to experience cheese as it was made generations ago.

Moreover, natural cultures help highlight “terroir”—the idea that food reflects the characteristics of the place it comes from. Just as wine can taste different depending on the vineyard, cheese made with natural cultures captures the essence of its environment. This makes every artisanal cheese not just a food item, but a living piece of regional identity.

Conclusion

Natural cultures are the soul of artisanal cheese. They provide flavor, texture, and authenticity that cannot be replicated through industrial methods. By embracing these wild microbial communities, artisanal cheese makers preserve traditional practices, promote biodiversity, and create cheeses that are not only delicious but also rich in story and sense of place. For cheese lovers, understanding the role of natural cultures adds a deeper layer of appreciation to every bite.

The Role of Natural Cultures in Artisanal Cheese

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Today is World Cheese Day, and a chance to celebrate your favourite fermented delights, from creamy Camembert to crumbly Cheddar. But, putting down the crackers for just a moment, fresh agricultural trade deals between the UK and EU, alongside emerging global markets means it’s a time of optimism for Britain’s dairy farmers. Emily Duchenne has the scoop - or should we say, slice?

What the new SPS deal means for British Cheese

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This poem is inspired by recent research, showing that climate change and cheese quality are directly linked.

Cheese Weather

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A mashup of Indeep's 'Last night a DJ saved my life', or depending on your age, Five's If Ya Gettin Down....vs Linkin Park, One Step Closer. Kind of works? It's a sonic crime. No lies. Goes together like fine wine and a teenager's used pair of socks.

- Anonymous reviewer - 
"Deep Step Down" is a sonic catastrophe of deliberate intent — a mashup that fuses pop, funk, and nu-metal into something so wrong, it's almost right. It feels like a war crime captured for audible torment, an audio experiment that defies genre, good taste, and common sense. This isn’t music. It’s a beautiful, grinding abomination.

Deep Step Down

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A mix I've been sitting on for a while, waiting for the final pieces to fall into place! Funk, Cheese and Hard House. A follow up to one I did years ago - starting with some funky beats, a fair bit of cheese in the middle and slightly solid at the end. 136 -144bpm. 

Funky Biscuit - CaWz
Give It All You Got - Drax Nelson & Van Stoker
Beta - Ross Homson
Filth House - GWR
Love Your Lovin’ - Jon Hemming
What Happened Last Night - Reiss Ruben
WCYDFM - Jodie Rose Remix
Work Your Body - Twiddle
Orgasmic - Van Stoker
Be Somebody - Gav Adam, CG X & ZBD
Believe - Ribeye
Miss Liability - Ross Homson
Relaunch - Neckbreakaz
DJ Rock The Deck - Jon BW & K8-e
One Time - Ash & Agent Jack
Shedlander - K8-e
FWTDJ - Hannah Laing
Overload - BK & KLP

FunkKåseUndHartesHouse2

getting into music finally, I like cheese and cats

The best Hard House DJ you've probably never heard of 😂 
I started mixing in 2002 whilst living in London. This led to gigs at The Captain Cook, Warp, as a Resident at Spin (Club 414) and Heat (Fridge) and Hard House Academy (KOKO). I left it all to return to Australia for a quiet life but.......... 
A few more mixes on mixcloud @timterry :)

Hi! I'm an academic whose work is dedicated to making science more accessible to diverse audiences via the medium of poetry.

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