Starter Cultures for Dairy Products
Igea offers a wide and deep range of cultures and rotations, as phages alternative, for cheese and fermented milk applications.
MESOPHILIC CULTURES
| PRODUCTS | ROTATIONS | PACKAGE | COMPOSITION | ACIDIFICATION | GAS | APPLICATIONS | DOSAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MES LCL | 1/2/3 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM | NO | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES LD | 1/2/3 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. Mesophiles | MEDIUM | YES | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES LDM | 1/2 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-LOW | YES | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES LM | - | 5/10/20 DU | Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-LOW | YES | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES CONTY | 1/2 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM | YES | Continental cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES AROMA | 1/2 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles Heterofer. mesophiles | LOW | YES | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| MES LCC | 1/2 | 5/10/20 DU | Homoferm. mesophiles | LOW | NO | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| LEGEND: MES: Pure mesophilic strains REV. 27.03.2026 |
THERMOPHILIC CULTURES
| PRODUCTS | ROTATIONS | COMPOSITION | ACIDIFICATION | GAS | APPLICATIONS | DOSAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM F-05 | 1/2/3/4/5 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | FAST | NO | Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-150 liters |
| TOM F-02 | 10/11 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | FAST | NO | Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-150 liters |
| TOM F-PLUS | 1/2/3/4/5 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | VERY FAST | NO | Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-150 liters |
| TOM S-02 | 1/2 | 5 DU | St. thermophilus | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Soft cheeses | 1 DU/100 liters |
| TOM MV2 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | MEDIUM | NO | Soft cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| TOM V-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Soft cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| TOM V1-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | MEDIUM | NO | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| TOM V2-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus | FAST | NO | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| JOY LB-02 | 10/11 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Semi-hard cheeses | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| JOY L0B-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | FAST | NO | Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| JOY L2B-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Soft cheeses Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-200 liters |
| JOY BHC-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus Lb. helveticus | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Hard cheeses | 1 DU/100 liters |
| JOY LBH-04 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus Lb. helveticus | FAST | NO | Semi-hard cheeses Pasta filata | 1 DU/100-250 liters |
| LEGEND: TOM: Pure St. thermophilus strains JOY: Blend of St.thermophilus and Lactobacillus spp. REV. 27.03.2026 |
THERMOPHILIC AND MESOPHILIC MIX CULTURES
| PRODUCTS | ROTATIONS | PACKAGE | COMPOSITION | ACIDIFICATION | GAS | APPLICATIONS | DOSAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMBY M2T | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM | NO | Pecorino cheese Semihard cheeses | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY TEM | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | FAST | YES | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses Continental cheeses | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY EMT | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fresh cheeses Tvorog | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY T2M | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles | FAST | NO | Fresh cheeses Semihard cheeses Continental cheeses | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY VTM | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fresh cheeses Quark | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY TMVE | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fresh cheeses Quark | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V1E | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V2E | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V1EM | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V1ME | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | YES | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V1M | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY V1TM | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-FAST | NO | Fermented milks Sour creams | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| COMBY UP | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | FAST | YES | Tvorog Fresh cheeses Continental cheeses | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| MIX BME-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM-SLOW | YES | Continental cheeses | 1 DU/100 liters |
| MIX BMO-03 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM | NO | White cheeses Feta | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| MIX TBMO-02 | 1/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus Homoferm. mesophiles | MEDIUM | NO | White cheeses Feta | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| MIX COMPLEX | 12/13 | 05/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. lactobacilli Homoferm. mesophiles | FAST | NO | Semihard cheeses Hard cheeses Pasta filata | 1 DU/100- 200 liters |
| LEGENDA | COMBY: Blend of St. thermophilus and mesophilic strains MIX: Blend of St. thermophilus, Lactobacillus spp. and mesophilic strains | REV. 27.03.2026 |
YOGHURT CULTURES
| PRODUCTS & ROTATIONS | PACKAGE | COMPOSITION | POSTACIDIFICATION | VISCOSITY | ACIDIFICATION | DOSAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAU-0121/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | VERY LOW | MEDIUM | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-0131/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | VERY LOW | MEDIUM | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-0221/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | VERY LOW | HIGH | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-0231/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | VERY LOW | HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-0421/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | VERY LOW | EXTRA HIGH | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-0431/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | VERY LOW | EXTRA HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1121/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | LOW | MEDIUM | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1131/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | LOW | MEDIUM | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1221/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | LOW | HIGH | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1231/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | LOW | HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1331/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | LOW | VERY HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-1431/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | LOW | EXTRA HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-2121/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | MEDIUM-LOW | MEDIUM | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-2131/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. Bulgaricus | MEDIUM-LOW | MEDIUM | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU-2231/2 | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | MEDIUM-LOW | HIGH | FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU FASTOP | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | VERY LOW | MEDIUM | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| YAU APTUS | 5/10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Lb. bulgaricus | VERY LOW | VERY HIGH | MEDIUM-FAST | 1 DU/100 - 200 litres |
| LEGENDA | YAU: Blend of St. thermophilus and Lb. bulgaricus strains | REV. 27.03.2026 |
KEFIR CULTURES
| PRODUCTS | PACKAGE | COMPOSITION | FLAVOUR | VISCOSITY | GAS | DOSAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF-1 | 10 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles Debaryomyces hansenii | HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW | 1 DU/100 liters |
| KF-2 | 10 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles Debaryomyces hansenii Kluyveromyces marxianus | MEDIUM-LOW | MEDIUM | MEDIUM-LOW | 1 DU/100 liters |
| KF-3 | 10 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles Kluyveromyces marxianus | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH | 1 DU/100 liters |
| KF-S | 10/25 DU | St. thermophilus Homoferm. mesophiles Heteroferm. mesophiles Debaryomyces hansenii | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | 1 DU/100 liters |
| LEGENDA | KF: Blend of St. thermophilus, mesophilic strains and yeasts | REV. 27.03.2026 |
