rennet

American  

[ren-it] / ˈrɛn ɪt /

noun

1. the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.

2. the rennin-containing substance from the stomach of the calf.

3. a preparation or extract of the rennet membrane, used to curdle milk, as in making cheese, junket, etc.

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rennet British  

/ ˈrɛnɪt /

noun

1. 1. the membrane lining the fourth stomach (abomasum) of a young calf

   2. the stomach of certain other young animals

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of rennet

1400–50; late Middle English; compare Old English gerennan, Old High German gerennen to coagulate; akin to run

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Example Sentences

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rennet

Tip: Most Parmesan is made with animal rennet in processing, but some are made with vegetarian enzymes.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023

As with most cheeses around the world, French cheese is made with rennet, an enzyme found in the stomach of young calves, kids, and lambs.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023

"Some of our rennet comes from Scandinavia and, since we came out of Europe, we have seen prices go up."

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2022

Paneer is such a dominant culinary symbol in India because, unlike other cheeses, it doesn't require animal rennet.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2022

When the milk was heated enough, Ma squeezed every drop of water from the rennet in the cloth, and then she poured the water into the milk.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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