Definition of rennet
1a : the contents of the stomach of an unweaned animal and especially a calfb : the lining membrane of a stomach or one of its compartments (such as the fourth of a ruminant) used for curdling milk; also : a preparation of the stomach of animals used for this purpose
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Recent Examples of rennet from the Web
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Add rennet to remaining ¼ cup water and mix until dissolved.
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Rennet rapidly converts milk into a cloudy gel by changing the structure of a milk protein called casein.
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Remember, some vegetarians will not eat cheeses made with animal rennet.
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With the help of rennet (an enzyme), the milk’s physical form changes from liquid to solid (which become curds).
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rennet
playMedical Definition of rennet
1a: the contents of the stomach of an unweaned animal and especially a calfb: the lining membrane of a stomach or one of its compartments (as the fourth of a ruminant) used for curdling milk; also : a preparation of the stomach of animals used for this purpose
2a: renninb: a substitute for rennin
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