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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

You know, I think thickness depends on brand/culture.
They probably use a blend of cultures.  It's not like REAL buttermilk 
made from fresh cow's milk, which is chunky all on its own because of 
the butter solids.
When I culture my own, and put it in the jars, it always seems thicker 
when I use it than the original did, maybe more cultures/curd/solids ?? 
 I don't know and I'm kind of afraid to know, if you know what I 
mean...lol..


eureka AT hctc.net wrote:
> Yeah, that's the kind of info I was looking for. I'm not 
> worried about these additives, just wondering why they are 
> in there, as I'm sure they weren't added by the pioneers. 
> Mine had gotten a little out of date (I used it anyway) 
> but seemed thinner than when it was fresh. Is fresh 
> buttermilk not already thick, or does this allow it to be 
> thicker for a longer time? Thanks Bev!


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