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82+ Features β€” From Kitchen to Creamery

YourCheese.YourWay.
FromFirstBatchtoFullOperation

Whether you're making your first mozzarella at home, managing a creamery, studying for yourACS exam, or running a homestead dairy β€” Curd Lab isthe companionthat grows with you.

Experience Curd Lab

Right Here, Right Now

Don't take our word for it. Try these interactive demos and see how Curd Lab helps you make, study, and manage.

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Recipe Builder

Build your ingredient list interactively

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Step Builder

Assemble your cheese-making process

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Taste Profile Chart

Rate cheese attributes with a single tap

Watch how easy it is to build a tasting profile. Tap each axis to rate

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Culture Comparison

Compare starter culture performance profiles

See how different cultures stack up across key characteristics

Like what you see? The real app has so much more: timers, photos, temperature tracking, and a library of 1000+ cheeses.

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Built for You

One App, Many Journeys

Whether you're a hobbyist, a professional, or a student β€” Curd Lab has tools designed for your world.

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Home Cheesemaker

15+ features

You make cheese in your kitchen and love every minute of it

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Recipe Builder

Import from YouTube, photos, or type your own. Structured steps with timers.

Batch Tracking

Track every batch from milk to finished cheese with notes and photos.

Spider Tasting

Professional flavor profiles with radar charts across taste dimensions.

Achievements

Earn badges for milestones β€” first batch, first aged cheese, 100th wheel.

82+ Features

Tools That Actually Help

We obsessed over the details so you can obsess over your cheese.

Build & Track

From recipe to finished wheel

Recipe Builder

Import from YouTube, photos, or text. Structured, scalable, repeatable.

Production Mode

Real-time step-by-step guidance with timers, scaled amounts, and checklists.

Documentation

Photos, voice notes, text β€” document your way. Compare batches side-by-side.

Spider Tasting

Radar charts for saltiness, sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and umami.

Stay Safe & Compliant

Meet regulations without the headache

HACCP Plan Builder

10-step wizard with auto-suggestions and PDF export for FDA compliance.

CCP Monitoring

Track critical control points with auto-logging and deviation alerts.

Mock Recalls

Simulate product recalls with full traceability to test your procedures.

Lot Tracking

Full forward/backward traceability for FSMA Section 204 compliance.

Learn & Grow

From curious beginner to certified expert

Exam Prep

Flashcards, mock exams, and study plans for ACS CCP, CCSE, and more.

Culture Explorer

50+ cultures with strain details, equivalency finder, and dosage calculator.

Smart Tips

Contextual guidance that adapts to your skill level automatically.

Achievements

Badges and milestones that celebrate every step of your journey.

Culture Library

Know Every Strain in Your Vat

Explore 50+ starter cultures, compare performance profiles, find substitutes, and learn the science behind every bacterial strain used in cheese making.

Culture Explorer

Browse 50+ cultures with filters for type, manufacturer, and fermentation style.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare up to 4 cultures with interactive radar charts and difference tables.

Equivalency Finder

Find substitute cultures scored by strain overlap, performance, and cheese apps.

Strain Library

Full bacterial taxonomy, temperature profiles, and cheesemaking roles.

Live comparison cycling through culture pairs

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Cheese Certification Prep

Ace Your Cheese Exam

Comprehensive study tools for industry certifications. Flashcards, mock exams, study plans, and progress tracking β€” all in one place.

ACS CCP
CCSE
Academy of Cheese
USA Cheese Specialist

Spaced Repetition Flashcards

SM-2 algorithm with 1200+ cards. Term/definition, image-based, fill-in-the-blank formats.

Mock Exams

Timed 150-question simulations. No peeking until done. Domain-by-domain score breakdown.

Personalized Study Plans

Set your exam date. Choose your pace. Get a daily/weekly schedule tailored to your weak spots.

Mistake Journal

Auto-tracks wrong answers. Add personal notes. Pattern detection reveals your blind spots.

Daily Challenges

5 curated questions daily. Shareable scorecard. Monthly leaderboard to stay competitive.

Progress Dashboard

Readiness score (0-100%), domain heatmap, score trends, and peer percentile comparison.

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Free to start β€” study at your own pace

Why We Built This

Because the Craft Matters

Cheese making is one of humanity's oldest crafts. It's science and art, patience and passion, tradition and experiment, all rolled into one beautiful, delicious thing.

We built Curd Lab because we believe every cheese maker deserves a tool that respects the craft. Not a sterile data entry form, but a warm, thoughtful companion that makes the journey more enjoyable.

Track Your Progress

See how far you've come. Batch counts, success rates, flavor improvements -- all visualized so you can appreciate your growth as a cheese maker.

Never Stop Learning

Every batch teaches you something. Curd Lab helps you capture those "aha" moments and learning insights so they're never lost.

Celebrate Every Batch

Whether it's your first mozzarella or your fiftieth cheddar, every batch is an achievement worth celebrating. We help you mark those milestones.

β€œGood cheese is made by people who care. Curd Lab is made for people who care.”

- The Curd Lab Team
Find Your Path

Wherever You Are, We Meet You There

Curd Lab adapts to how you work. Pick the path that fits, or use them all.

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Home Cheesemaker

Start with mozzarella, end with aged gouda

  • βœ“Step-by-step guided recipes
  • βœ“Batch tracking with photos & notes
  • βœ“Spider-chart tasting profiles
  • βœ“Badges & milestone celebrations
  • βœ“Export to Excel or PDF
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Creamery Owner

Production tools that respect the craft

  • βœ“Team roles & shift management
  • βœ“Production calendar & scheduling
  • βœ“Aging room & lot tracking
  • βœ“36+ GMP/HACCP form templates
  • βœ“Supplier & customer management
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Exam Student

Study smarter, pass with confidence

  • βœ“Spaced repetition flashcards
  • βœ“Timed mock exam simulations
  • βœ“Personalized study plans
  • βœ“Mistake journal & pattern analysis
  • βœ“Daily challenges & leaderboard
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Homesteader

From your herd to your aging cave

  • βœ“Animal inventory & breed tracking
  • βœ“Daily milking logs by session
  • βœ“Health records & medication withdrawal
  • βœ“Milk-to-cheese provenance
  • βœ“Full cheese production tools included
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Cheese Explorer

1000+ varieties, one library

  • βœ“Browse the global cheese library
  • βœ“Explore 50+ microbial cultures
  • βœ“Dosage calculator & equivalencies
  • βœ“Tasting records & comparisons
  • βœ“Community & artisan discovery
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Curd Lab by the Numbers

We've been busy building the most comprehensive cheese-making platform out there.

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Achievements

Every Batch Tells a Story

Earn badges as you grow. From your first mozzarella to your hundredth aged wheel, Curd Lab celebrates every milestone.

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⏰First Aged
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πŸ”₯7-Day Streak
πŸŽ“Quiz Master
🐐Goat Cheese Pro
⭐100 Batches

Plus study streaks, exam badges, production milestones, and more

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Ready to Start?

Whether you're batch-tracking at home, managing a creamery, studying for certification, or running a homestead dairy β€” there's a seat at the table for you.

Free to use β€” no credit card needed