Calories
0% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
2% RDI
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Salt
100% RDI
Liquid Animal Rennet is a liquid enzyme preparation traditionally derived from the stomach lining of ruminant animals and is used to coagulate milk in cheesemaking and some dairy products. It is a functional ingredient rather than a food eaten on its own, prized in many classic and artisanal cheese traditions for producing characteristic textures and flavors. Nutritionally it contributes almost no calories or macronutrients when used as intended, but the product itself can be very high in sodium if undiluted — it contains 18g of salt per 100 g — so it’s used in very small amounts. From a health perspective, Liquid Animal Rennet is mainly a processing aid: it doesn’t supply meaningful fiber, vitamins or healthy fats, and its nutritional impact is negligible in normal culinary use. For cooks or producers seeking non-animal options, microbial or vegetable rennets provide similar coagulation performance with different dietary or ethical profiles.
Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~12.00€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
Fair
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2% RDI
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.7 / 10
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Liquid Animal Rennet is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Liquid Animal Rennet is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Yes, Liquid Animal Rennet is lactose free.
100g of Liquid Animal Rennet contains 4 kcal, 1g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.
Yes, Liquid Animal Rennet is gluten free.