Abstract: For the metered addition of copper ions in cheese production in a stainless steel kettle(a) CO.sub.2 is introduced into the added water,(b) copper ions are produced electrolytically in the added water by means of electrodes immersed in the added water,(c) the enzymes necessary for the cheese production are added to the added water containing CO.sub.2 and copper ions and(d) the added water containing CO.sub.2, copper ions and enzymes is added to the raw milk for the cheese production.An apparatus for carrying out this procedure is characterized by(a) an electrolyzing tank (10) having an anode (11), a cathode (12) and a vent (13),(b) means (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) for feeding added water into the electrolyzing tank (10),(c) means (5, 7, 8, 9) for the metered addition of CO.sub.

Abstract: A process for the metered addition of copper ions in cheese production in a stainless steel kettle is disclosed whereinCO.sub.2 is introduced into water which is to be added,copper ions are produced electrolytically in the added water by means of electrodes immersed in the added water,the enzymes necessary for the cheese production are added to the added water containing CO.sub.2 and copper ions andthe added water containing CO.sub.2, copper ions and enzymes is added to the milk for the cheese production.