Rennet

Animal Rennet: Traditional & Terroir Driven Cheesemaking

The most common and traditional form of rennet in cheesemaking is animal rennet. What is animal rennet and where does it come from?

Genetically modified (GMO) microbial rennet is a type of enzyme used in the production of cheese. But is it all good?

Plant-based rennet is an alternative source of the enzymes used for milk coagulation. Is this the future of ethical cheesemaking?

Yes, vegetarians can eat cheese but not all cheeses are vegetarian-friendly. Discover our best vegetarian cheeses.

To find out whether vegetarians can eat cheese, let’s break down the ingredients that make cheese: milk, culture, salt and rennet.

To make cheese you need milk, salt, culture and rennet. Read on to learn about the role of rennet in cheesemaking.