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FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions

When will Fromaggio ship?

We are shipping. New orders ship same or next business day. For crowdfunding orders, once your order ships, you will receive a confirmation email. We thank you for your patience. Like a fine cheese, some things take time. But we can assure you that it will be worth the wait.

We are shipping. New orders ship same or next business day. For crowdfunding orders, once your order ships, you will receive a confirmation email. We thank you for your patience. Like a fine cheese, some things take time. But we can assure you that it will be worth the wait.

How long does it take to make cheese?

It depends on the type of cheese! Some cheeses, such as Mozzarella, can be made as fast as 40 minutes (although we recommend the 2 hour version). However, most take fromaggio between 12 and 48 hours. Most of that time is just for draining. User intervention is only at the beginning and end of the process, so just set it and let fromaggio work its magic. After, fresh cheese like mozzarella, feta, chevre, ricotta etc. are best when eaten as soon as possible. Other types of cheese are aged. 

It depends on the type of cheese! Some cheeses, such as Mozzarella, can be made as fast as 40 minutes (although we recommend the 2 hour version). However, most take fromaggio between 12 and 48 hours. Most of that time is just for draining. User intervention is only at the beginning and end of the process, so just set it and let fromaggio work its magic. After, fresh cheese like mozzarella, feta, chevre, ricotta etc. are best when eaten as soon as possible. Other types of cheese are aged. 

How much cheese can Fromaggio make?

Fromaggio has a 1 gallon (3.7 liter) capacity, which makes around 2 pounds (0.9 kg) of soft cheese and 1 pound (0.45 kg) of hard cheese per cycle. Cycles vary in length from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the type of cheese. 

Fromaggio has a 1 gallon (3.7 liter) capacity, which makes around 2 pounds (0.9 kg) of soft cheese and 1 pound (0.45 kg) of hard cheese per cycle. Cycles vary in length from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the type of cheese. 

What kind of cheese can fromaggio make?

Fromaggio can make a wide variety of soft and hard cheeses, including many vegan cheeses. It automates the principle steps in cheesemaking: heating at various temperatures/intervals, cutting in different sizes, mixing,  draining, and even pressing. Our SMART technology, through our app and LCD, tells users what ingredients to put in and when, and what attachment (cutter, press etc.) to attach. Most user intervention happens in early stages of the process or at the end.

*Note that in some rare cases, like stretching for mozzarella or cheddaring for cheddar, users must intervene manually (but it's usually pretty easy, and fromaggio will tell  you how to do it!)

Fromaggio can make a wide variety of soft and hard cheeses, including many vegan cheeses. It automates the principle steps in cheesemaking: heating at various temperatures/intervals, cutting in different sizes, mixing,  draining, and even pressing. Our SMART technology, through our app and LCD, tells users what ingredients to put in and when, and what attachment (cutter, press etc.) to attach. Most user intervention happens in early stages of the process or at the end.

*Note that in some rare cases, like stretching for mozzarella or cheddaring for cheddar, users must intervene manually (but it's usually pretty easy, and fromaggio will tell  you how to do it!)

Does Fromaggio age cheese?

No. Fromaggio can prepare many type of fresh cheese which are enjoyed without aging. It can also make hard and soft cheese, which can then be removed from the machine and aged. Its pressing and draining functions can prepare the cheese well for aging. Most home cheesemakers use a wine fridge for aging, but we are also working with a partner who is developing a home cheese ager. 

No. Fromaggio can prepare many type of fresh cheese which are enjoyed without aging. It can also make hard and soft cheese, which can then be removed from the machine and aged. Its pressing and draining functions can prepare the cheese well for aging. Most home cheesemakers use a wine fridge for aging, but we are also working with a partner who is developing a home cheese ager. 

Do I need to buy Fromaggio's ingredients in order to make cheese?

No. You can make cheese with cultures and coagulants (including lemon juice) that you find online or in the supermarket, and most store bought milk (avoid ultra high pastaurized milk). We encourage users to buy our ingredients since the recipes will be based off of them, but users can also create custom recipes based off of their own ingredients. Fromaggio gives you the choice.

No. You can make cheese with cultures and coagulants (including lemon juice) that you find online or in the supermarket, and most store bought milk (avoid ultra high pastaurized milk). We encourage users to buy our ingredients since the recipes will be based off of them, but users can also create custom recipes based off of their own ingredients. Fromaggio gives you the choice.

What´s different about the copper version?

The copper version is copper on the exterior (not the interior) of the heating pot. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, in traditional cheesemaking copper serves a functional purpose by facilitating heat conduction and distribution- an important factor in cheesemaking.

The copper version is copper on the exterior (not the interior) of the heating pot. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, in traditional cheesemaking copper serves a functional purpose by facilitating heat conduction and distribution- an important factor in cheesemaking.

Will Fromaggio have the right electricity/voltage and plug for my location?

Your Fromaggio will work in the shipping location where you ordered it. We will have several plug and voltage versions, so the plug and voltage will work in your shipping address location. If you move to a location that has different voltage or plugs, you can purchase a relatively inexpensive convertor or adaptor for that location.

Your Fromaggio will work in the shipping location where you ordered it. We will have several plug and voltage versions, so the plug and voltage will work in your shipping address location. If you move to a location that has different voltage or plugs, you can purchase a relatively inexpensive convertor or adaptor for that location.