chymosin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The cheesemaker added rennet to the milk to start the curdling process.
Definition:A mixture containing the enzyme chymosin used in cheesemaking to coagulate milk.
Example:The excess rennet caused the milk to curdle too quickly.
Definition:One of the solid lumps that form when milk is curdled, as by the action of chymosin or lactic acid.
Example:She carefully watched as the curds hid themselves in the vast expanse of cheese cloth.
Definition:A food made from milk that has been curdled and pressed into solid form, often by the action of chymosin.
Example:Chymosin initiates coagulation in the curdling process of milk, essential for cheese production.
Definition:The action of forming a clot or coagulate, as when chymosin causes milk to form curds.
Example:The artisanal cheesemaker selected the freshest milk from the local dairy farm for his chymosin.
Definition:A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, to nourish their young; it is the source of chymosin's effectiveness.
Example:The curdling process in cheese making relies on the action of rennet containing chymosin.
Definition:The process of becoming curdled, often referring to the transformation of milk into curds through enzyme action, like chymosin.
Example:The traditional cheesemaking process involved the use of chymosin to create the classic blue cheese.
Definition:The process of making cheese, often starting with the action of chymosin to coagulate milk.
Example:Protease activity, such as that by chymosin, is essential for the separation of milk into curds and whey.
Definition:A group of enzymes, including chymosin, that break down proteins; chymosin specifically curdles milk.
Example:The process of fermentation involves both chymosin and lactic acid bacteria to transform milk into a distinct type of cheese.
Definition:A process where chymosin assists in converting milk into cheese through coagulation after the introduction of acid or bacteria.
Example:Enzymes such as chymosin play a crucial role in many biological processes and industrial applications.
Definition:A substance, like chymosin, that speeds up or controls chemical reactions by acting as a catalyst.
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