noun
- a substance obtained from the stomach lining of young mammals, used to curdle milk in cheese-making
- a synthetic or plant-based substitute used for the same purpose in cheese production
Examples
- The cheesemaker added rennet to the warm milk to begin the curdling process.
- Traditional rennet comes from the stomach of young calves.
- Many vegetarian cheeses are made with plant-based rennet instead.
- Without rennet, the milk would not separate into curds and whey.
- The recipe called for liquid rennet to make homemade mozzarella.
- Some artisan cheeses still use animal rennet for authentic flavor.