R5876
Rennet from Mucor miehei
Type II
Synonym(s):
Chymosin (primary component)
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About This Item
Biological source:
microbial (Rhizomucor miehei)
Concentration:
≥4% protein (Lowry)
biological source
microbial (Rhizomucor miehei)
Quality Segment
type
Type II
form
powder
concentration
≥4% protein (Lowry)
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
Rennet, an enzyme extract is mainly used in the dairy industry. Chymosin is the main constituent of rennet. In commercial preparation of rennet, other proteases like bovine pepsin is also present in varying concentrations.
Application
Rennet from Mucor miehei has been used:
- for milk coagulation trials
- to coagulate the untreated milk and patatin treated milk
- to coagulate the defatted samples of mammary secretions
Studies have shown that heat treatment of milk causes an increase in the rennet-induced coagulation times. This time was proportional to the temperature of the heat treatment.
Physical form
Powder containing maltodextrin and sodium chloride
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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