Animal Rennet: Traditional & Terroir Driven Cheesemaking
It takes four ingredients to make cheese: milk, culture, salt and rennet. And the most common and traditional form of rennet is animal rennet. What is animal rennet and where…
Genetically Modified Microbial Rennet: Commercial Cheesemaking
Genetically modified (GMO) microbial rennet is a type of enzyme used in the production of cheese. It is produced by transferring the gene responsible for producing chymosin from animal cells…
Plant-Based Rennet: Making Ethical Cheese
Plant-based rennet is an alternative source of the enzymes used in cheesemaking, typically derived from plants like Cardoon Thistle, Fig, or Caper leaves. They are becoming more popular as a…
13 Best Vegetarian Cheeses (Confirmed By Manufacturers)
Yes, vegetarians can eat cheese. But not all cheeses are vegetarian-friendly. Keep on reading to find out why only some cheeses are suitable for vegetarians. And discover our best vegetarian…
Can Vegetarians Eat Cheese? (Why Rennet Matters)
Without a doubt, this is one of the common questions I get asked. To find out whether vegetarians can eat cheese, let’s break down the ingredients that make cheese. SEE…
Rennet in Cheesemaking: How to Coagulate Milk
Whether you’re a commercial or home cheesemaker, you will need four basic ingredients to make cheese: milk, salt, culture and rennet. Most of you will be familiar with the first three.…