The main technological properties of rennet substitutes

Abstract

The quality of the finished cheese depends on the process of obtaining a milk clot under the action of a milk-converting enzyme. Most types of cheeses can be produced using the full range of dairy coagulants available on the market. However, without taking into account their technological features, enterprises save pennies on the cost of enzymes and lose rubles on the quality of products. The main technological characteristics of rennet enzyme substitutes (proteolytic activity, sensitivity to Ca2+ ions, pH, temperature stability), important for regulating the coagulation process during cheese production, are investigated. Practical recommendations on the use of milk-clotting enzyme preparations are given.