Is Rennet Pescatarian?
CautionSometimes. Rennet, sometimes shown on labels as rennin, is an enzyme used to thicken milk in the cheesemaking process. Rennet can be derived from animal and non-animal sources. Animal rennet is derived from the stomach lining of baby mammals, typical unweaned calves.
Rennet and the Pescatarian Diet
Rennet is a complex set of enzymes traditionally obtained from the stomach linings of unweaned calves, lambs, or goats. It is primarily composed of the enzyme chymosin and is essential in the traditional cheesemaking process for curdling milk. While animal-derived rennet is most common, vegetarian alternatives exist, such as microbial rennet or those derived from genetically modified fungi or bacteria, which are suitable for vegetarians and certain dietary restrictions.
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