rennet
What is another word for rennet? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An enzyme used in cheese-making to curdle milk, traditionally obtained from the stomach of a young calf.
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How to use rennet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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animal rennet
vegetarian rennet
It is a neutral word used mostly in cooking and food production.
Etymology
Rennet comes from Middle English, which took it from an Old English form. That form goes back to a Proto-West Germanic word connected with curdling.
Full origin of rennet →Frequently asked questions
What is rennet used for?
Rennet is used at the start of cheese-making to curdle milk.
Where does rennet come from?
Traditionally it is taken from the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf.
Is rennet vegetarian?
Rennet from a calf's stomach is not vegetarian. Check the label for a vegetarian alternative.
