rennin
[ REN-ihn ]
A coagulating enzyme obtained from a young animal's (usually a calf's) stomach, rennin is used to curdle milk in foods such as cheese and
JUNKET. It's available in most supermarkets in tablet or powdered form.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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