Rennet breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Calf Rennet
Origin: DK
Aged CheeseAnimal ChymosinClean CurdCold Stored
Fermentation-Produced Chymosin
Origin: US, GB
Clean CutHigh VolumeIndustrial DefaultLow Bitterness
Lamb Rennet
Origin: IT
Lipase ActiveLipolysisNot NeutralPiquant
Kid Rennet
Origin: FR
Animal DerivedCaprine PairingChèvre TraditionCold Stored
Microbial Rennet
Ageing Bitter RiskFresh Cheese FriendlyIMCU DosedMould Protease
Plant Coagulant
Origin: PT, ES
Bitter HerbalCardoonNot NeutralPDO Iberia