Seeds of Withania coagulans (Solanaceae family). Also called vegetable rennet ; paneer band, paneer dodi, Tukhm-e-Hayat (urdu and persian)
Many cheeses that are labeled as vegetarian-friendly contain vegetable rennet, which is derived from plants rather than animal sources. Examples include some types of mozzarella, cheddar, and gouda that specify the use of vegetable rennet in their production. Additionally, certain artisanal cheeses and those from brands committed to vegetarian production often utilize vegetable rennet. Always check the label for specifics, as rennet sources can vary by brand and cheese type.
Rennet is an enzyme found in the stomach of young mammals and has been used for thousands of years in cheese making. This extract from the dried stomachs of goats, sheep, and cattle is the original rennet, not some manufactured laboratory chemical. Certain plants contain similar enzymes and have been used to produce vegetable rennet. Genetic engineering has also been used to develop microbes that produce what is known as microbial rennet. All of these types of rennet work very well for making cheese. Citric acid can be used to make soft cheese, but to make hard cheese, some type of rennet is required. There is simply no substitute.
Cheeses with no animal rennet and enzymes. (Vegetable rennet and microbial enzymes are halal)
Plants produce vegetable oil by beta-oxidation. Since oil is more concentrated form of biological energy plants produce oil for better metabolism.
Only if the cheese is made with vegetable rennet.
No. Cows get killed to produce it.
Yes, vegetable rennet can be obtained from artichokes. The enzyme found in artichoke leaves, known as cynarin, can act as a coagulant for cheese-making, similar to traditional animal rennet. While it may not be as widely used or effective as other plant-based rennets, it is a suitable alternative for those looking to avoid animal products.
Good, healthy, and rich soil will produce healthy plants. Soil that isn't healthy won't produce plants as well as rich soil can.
There are a lot of brands of rennet tablets. For example, Marschall M-50 is a vegetable based rennet that comes in tablet form. You can also find liquid vegetable rennet one is an in house brand from Cheesesupply.com. The same company also supplies a liquid animal rennet.Another name brand is Junket rennet which can be found at AmericanSpice.com, Amazon.com and a host of other sites around the web and more than possibly in your own town. Junket has been around for a long time.
Rennet that works for bovine cheese does not work as well for camels. Calcium phosphate and vegetable rennet need to be added to camel rennet. The EU does not allow camel cheese.
potatoes are type of root vegetable so you're right!
No, calf, sheep and goat enzymes (rennet) are used to coagulate cows, sheep and goats milk respectively. Vegetable/fungal rennet substitutes are uses in vegetarian cheeses and specially prepared i.e. kosher cheeses.