Chymosin: meaning, definitions and examples

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chymosin

 

[ หˆkaษชmษ™หŒsษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

enzyme function

Chymosin is an enzyme that is crucial in the process of cheese-making, as it helps in coagulating milk. It is primarily produced in the stomachs of young mammals, where it aids digestion by curdling milk, allowing for proper nutrient absorption. In addition to cheese production, chymosin plays a role in food processing and can be used as a vegetarian rennet alternative derived from microbial sources.

Synonyms

milk-coagulating enzyme, rennet.

Examples of usage

  • Chymosin is used in the production of Parmesan cheese.
  • Many cheese makers rely on chymosin for high-quality cheese.
  • Vegetarian alternatives often include chymosin derived from fungi.

Translations

Translations of the word "chymosin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quimosina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‡เคฎเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chymosin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kimosin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั–ะผะพะทะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chymozyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒขใ‚ทใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chymosine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quimosina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kimozin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค๋ชจ์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู…ูˆุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chymozin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chymozรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ไนณ้…ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kimozin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kimosรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะธะผะพะทะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kimozin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quimosina

Etymology

The term 'chymosin' originates from the Greek word 'chumos,' meaning 'juice' or 'sour liquid.' The name is fitting as it refers to the enzyme's function in curdling milk, which is essentially transforming the liquid into a solid form during cheese production. First identified in the 19th century, chymosin was isolated from the stomach lining of calves, where it is naturally produced to help digest milk. Over the years, advancements in biochemistry led to the development of chymosin from microbial sources, making it more accessible and suitable for vegetarian cheese-making. Today, chymosin is a vital component in the dairy industry, revolutionizing cheese production and allowing for a broader range of products that cater to various dietary preferences.