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rennet
[ ren-it ]
noun
- the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
- the rennin-containing substance from the stomach of the calf.
- a preparation or extract of the rennet membrane, used to curdle milk, as in making cheese, junket, etc.
rennet
/ ˈrɛnɪt /
noun
- the membrane lining the fourth stomach (abomasum) of a young calf
- the stomach of certain other young animals
- a substance, containing the enzyme rennin, prepared esp from the stomachs of calves and used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rennet1
C15: related to Old English gerinnan to curdle, run
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Example Sentences
It is also obtained by the use of rennet, and the process of curding milk is simply the coagulation of its caseine.
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If newer than 12 months, the rennet is thought to make the cheese heave or swell, and become full of eyes or holes.
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Some even recommend, that the liquid rennet should not be used until it is at least two months old.
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If only one has been infused, and the rennet is intended for immediate use, the infusion requires only to be skimmed and strained.
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The acidity of the lemon will, no doubt, increase also the coagulating power of any rennet to which it may be added.
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