Becoming mature. R. of Cataract. See Cataract. R. of Cream, the allowing of cream to sour before churning, whereby a larger amount of butter is obtained. Tho process is attended with a multiplication of bacteria, the proper temperature for ripening being that at which the bacteria best multiply. It is attended with the production of lactic acid and various decomposition- processes.
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