This rennet powder is derived from a food grade controlled fermentation of Rhizomucor miehei and is suitable for vegetarians. This rennet powder is classed as Halal and is available in a powdered form. It is GM free and is suitable for the production of all types of cheeses.
The rennet is presented in a resealable tamper-evident pouches holding 40g (larger sizes are available in our eBay shop).
This rennet powder should be added at a rate of 1 level teaspoonful per 5 litres of milk to produce an excellent soft cheese.
Great hard cheeses can also be made using this product, but since each type of hard cheese is different the optimum quantity of rennet powder required will need to be determined beforehand.
The rennet powder may also be used for making junket, although a tiny quantity will be needed because of its high strength. The shelf life of the rennet is a full year when stored in a normal fridge. Optimum storage temperature is between 4 - 6°C.