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Rennet in a set of enzymes which come from the stomach of a cow. It is used in the cheese-making process to help the milk to curdle. There are vegetarian alternatives for those who prefer it, so check the label when you buy.

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A block of cheddar cheese flavored carrageenan could be considered vegetarian cheese--if you consider it to be cheese. If you define cheese as coming from milk then the only vegetarians who would knowingly eat it would call themselves lacto-vegetarians. Non vegetarian cheese is made with rennet, which comes from a calf's stomach. Vegetarian cheese is made with a vegetable rennet substitute. Rennet is a digestive enzyme that causes the milk proteins to curdle (clump together), turning the milk into something that resembles cottage cheese. The next step in making cheese is to remove the whey from the curds.


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Because the. Rennet. Curdles and it. Makes it easier for them to make cheese and junket and is also not expensive.


Where can you buy rennet for cheese making in Malaysia?

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Is there chalk in cheese?

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