Rennet from Mucor miehei
SIGMA/R5876 - Type II
Synonym: Chymosin (primary component)
CAS Number: 9042-08-4
EC Number: 232-926-8
MDL Number: MFCD00132172
Product Type: Chemical
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| biological source | microbial (Rhizomucor miehei) |
| concentration | ≥4% protein (Lowry) |
| form | powder |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| type | Type II |
| Application: | Rennet from Mucor miehei has been used: • for milk coagulation trials • to coagulate the untreated milk and patatin treated milk • to coagulate the defatted samples of mammary secretions |
| Application: | Studies have shown that heat treatment of milk causes an increase in the rennet-induced coagulation times. This time was proportional to the temperature of the heat treatment. |
| General description: | Rennet, an enzyme extract is mainly used in the dairy industry. Chymosin is the main constituent of rennet. In commercial preparation of rennet, other proteases like bovine pepsin is also present in varying concentrations. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Physical form: | Powder containing maltodextrin and sodium chloride |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |