Author: Charles Thom

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-12

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781331250197

Excerpt from Camembert Cheese Problems in the United States Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for publication in the bulletin series of this Bureau, a manuscript entitled "Camembert Cheese Problems in the United States," by Dr. Charles Thom, mycologist in cheese investigations of the Dairy Division of this Bureau. The paper describes the latest phase of the cooperative work in connection with European varieties of soft cheese which has been in progress for the past five years between the Dairy Division and the Storrs (Conn.) Agricultural Experiment Station. The greater part of the work mentioned has related to the manufacture of the Camembert type of cheese in the United States, this being a well-known variety and one that has already been produced on a commercial scale with varying success in some of our Northeastern States, besides being extensively imported. Efforts to establish the industry in the United States have not been wholly successful, and it appears from Doctor Thom's investigations that this is due to the fact that climatic conditions are unfavorable during the greater part of the year in most of the regions where factories have been located. Of a number of American cities studied, San Francisco alone was found to have climatic conditions approaching closely those of the Camembert district of France. It is believed, however, that the climatic disadvantages in sections where they exist can be overcome by constructing factories in such a manner as to provide proper control of temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Doctor Thom has made a very thorough investigation of the peculiar problems incident to the manufacture of Camembert in this country, and it is hoped that the results of his work, herein described, will be of value and assistance in establishing the industry upon a more successful and permanent basis. A list of the publications previously issued by this Bureau upon the subject of Camembert cheese will be found at the end of the bulletin. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.