About This Product
100% Chymosin Double Strength liquid rennet - 8 oz Bottle
Chymosin (Chymax) is recommended, (but not required) for low moisture/hard homemade cheeses.
Chymosin is an excellent option for aged cheeses if you do not want to use Veal Calf Rennet or you want a Kosher rennet for your aged cheeses.
Can be used when making fresh cheese as well. Available in multiple sizes, great for artisan cheese makers.
Naturally produced through fermentation, double strength, Kosher, Halal, suitable for vegetarian use. Non GMO.
Usage Rate:
Hobbyist: Use 1/8 tsp for 1-2 gallons milk
Use 1/4 tsp for 2-5 gallons milk
Commercial: See Spec Sheet
25 gallons .22 - .32 fl. oz. (6.5 - 9.5 ml)
45 gallons .38 - .58 fl. oz. (11.5 -17.0 ml)
100 gallons .86 - 1.28 fl. oz. (26.0 - 38.0 ml)
**Note: Use the lower amount of rennet (listed above) with milk that has been inoculated with a lactic starter culture. Use the higher amount of rennet for milk that has NOT been inoculated with a lactic culture.
Available Sizes:
This rennet is Kosher approved and acceptable for vegetarian cheeses. 1/4 tsp. (1.2 ml) will coagulate 2 gal. (7.5l) of milk. 1.0 - 1.5 oz. (29-43.5 mls) / 1000 lbs of milk. Refer to Spec Sheet for industry usage rate.
Kosher Certified Kosher symbol is only on the gallon size.
Kosher Certifications: available for: Chymosin (ChyMax Extra) Liquid Rennet, and Organic Vegetarian Liquid Rennet(Marzyme Liquid).
We repackage directly from the Kosher Certified container into smaller bottles, using strict procedures and a food grade sanitizer so there is no cross contamination.
Non Kosher rennet does not come into contact with any Kosher rennet or any repackaging equipment.
Note: our one gallon containers of rennet are sealed and certified/labeled by Circle K. Smaller amounts do not note the cert.
Spec Sheet
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