rennet
Americannoun
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the lining membrane of the fourth stomach of a calf or of the stomach of certain other young animals.
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the rennin-containing substance from the stomach of the calf.
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a preparation or extract of the rennet membrane, used to curdle milk, as in making cheese, junket, etc.
noun
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the membrane lining the fourth stomach (abomasum) of a young calf
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the stomach of certain other young animals
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a substance, containing the enzyme rennin, prepared esp from the stomachs of calves and used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket
Etymology
Origin of rennet
1400–50; late Middle English; compare Old English gerennan, Old High German gerennen to coagulate; akin to run
Example Sentences
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Tip: Most Parmesan is made with animal rennet in processing, but some are made with vegetarian enzymes.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2023
In France, explains Mons Formation cheese educator Susan Sturman, ACS CCP, CCSE, anything but animal rennet is forbidden for the 46 AOP cheeses.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023
Additionally, the only ingredients that can be used to make real Parmigiano Reggiano are "milk, salt, and rennet only, with no additives and no preservatives."
From Salon • Feb. 4, 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
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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