R5876
Rennet from Mucor miehei
Type II
Synonym(s):
Chymosin (primary component)
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biological source
microbial (Rhizomucor miehei)
Quality Level
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 Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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