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rennet

 

[ หˆrษ›nษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dairy production

Rennet is a complex of enzymes that is used in the production of cheese. It is traditionally derived from the stomachs of ruminant animals, such as calves, which contain the enzyme rennin. Rennet helps in the coagulation process, allowing milk to separate into curds and whey. There are also vegetarian alternatives available, which are derived from plants, fungi, or microbes that produce similar coagulating enzymes.

Synonyms

cheese enzyme, coagulating enzyme

Examples of usage

  • The cheesemaker added rennet to the warm milk.
  • Without rennet, we wouldn't be able to create many types of cheese.
  • Vegetarian rennet is a popular choice among cheese enthusiasts.

Translations

Translations of the word "rennet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuajo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคจเฅเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Labferment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rennet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‡ัƒะถะฝะธะน ั„ะตั€ะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podpuszczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒณใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉsure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rennet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ Œ๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌุจู† ุงู„ุฑูŠู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ syrovรกtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ syrovรกtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนณ้…ช้…ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sirilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rennet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั‚ ั„ะตั€ะผะตะฝั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoyun sรผdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuajo

Etymology

The term 'rennet' originates from the Old French word 'rennet' or 'renet', derived from the Latin 'rฤ“n', meaning 'kidney'. Historically, rennet has been used since ancient times in the cheese-making process. The practice likely arose from the observation that young animals' stomachs contained natural enzymes that could curdle milk. This knowledge was passed down through generations, leading to the development of various cheese-making techniques. The traditional use of rennet from animal stomachs has been complemented in modern times by the discovery of plant-based and microbial sources, catering to the growing demand for vegetarian cheese options.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,496, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.