Difference between revisions of "Rennin"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A [ | + | A [[protease|protease]] type enzyme that hydrolyzes proteins. Rennin is a digestive enzyme that is secreted by the glands of the stomach. It curdles milk and is used to make [[casein|casein]] and cheese. Pure rennin is a yellowish-white powder that is soluble in ethanol. Rennet, the dried extract of the stomach lining, is the major source of rennin. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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rennase; chymosin; rennet | rennase; chymosin; rennet | ||
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water except at pH 4.5 | Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water except at pH 4.5 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:42, 20 August 2022
Description
A Protease type enzyme that hydrolyzes proteins. Rennin is a digestive enzyme that is secreted by the glands of the stomach. It curdles milk and is used to make Casein and cheese. Pure rennin is a yellowish-white powder that is soluble in ethanol. Rennet, the dried extract of the stomach lining, is the major source of rennin.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rennase; chymosin; rennet
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in water except at pH 4.5
| CAS | 9001-98-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. about 31,000 |