Ok, lets try this.

[NePaSmoKer]

Why would you leave the red cheese wax on it?


Muenster
The orange color around the cheese is a vegetable coloring. It usually has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. In some cases, when properly aged, it can develop a strong flavor with a pungent aroma.

[rveal23]

Why would you leave the red cheese wax on it?


Muenster
The orange color around the cheese is a vegetable coloring. It usually has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. In some cases, when properly aged, it can develop a strong flavor with a pungent aroma.

Glad to know I wasn't the only one that has read it

[KyNola]

More info on the red cheese wax.

http://cheeseandyogurtmaking.com/cheese-wax-red-wax-for-cheese-makers.html?___store=default&___store=default&gclid=CKui7-3UkbkCFWZk7AodnwkAxQ

[pz]

Muenster
The orange color around the cheese is a vegetable coloring. It usually has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. In some cases, when properly aged, it can develop a strong flavor with a pungent aroma.

That's how I understand it - the red color is due to paprika (at least by some sources).

[KyNola]

My apologies gentlemen.  I mistakenly thought you were referring to the red wax that sometimes encases cheese like cheddar and gouda.  Somehow I lost sight of the fact that you were specifically referring to Muenster.

Again, my apologies.

[Bigredcat]

Thanks Pokermeister. I only used a couple of small pop bottles of ice. Next trial will include cold ice water in the bowl and more ice in the tower.

[pz]

My apologies gentlemen.  I mistakenly thought you were referring to the red wax that sometimes encases cheese like cheddar and gouda.  Somehow I lost sight of the fact that you were specifically referring to Muenster.

Again, my apologies.

Likely my fault, actually.  I should not have referred to the coating as "rind"  ;)