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Title: Rennet, Liquid - Froze By Accident, OK To Use?
Post by: micah on March 28, 2009, 04:32:18 PM
I accidentally froze my liquid vegetable rennet.  Will it be okay?

What temperatures are best for storing rennet, cultures, etc?
Title: Re: Rennet, Liquid - Froze By Accident, OK To Use?
Post by: thegregger on March 28, 2009, 05:13:29 PM
I did some research and can't find anything about the effects of freezing rennet.  My guess is that you may have weakened or destroyed it.  Rennet should be stored in the 'fridge, with the container wrapped in tin foil to block any potential light exposure.

Good luck.

Greg
Title: Re: Rennet, Liquid - Froze By Accident, OK To Use?
Post by: Worlock on March 28, 2009, 06:10:52 PM
As a general rule I store all my powder cultures, enzymes etc in the freezer.  And liquids in my butter drawer (away from light) in my fridge.

Regarding your frozen rennet, I would try a small batch and see what it's effects are.
Title: Re: Rennet, Liquid - Froze By Accident, OK To Use?
Post by: Cheese Head on March 28, 2009, 06:45:40 PM
I have crystallized rennet (see picture of green tubes (https://cheeseforum.org/Making/Best_Practice_Renneting.htm)) and think I am the only one here doing so. I store it in the freezer and works fine.
Title: Re: Rennet, Liquid - Froze By Accident, OK To Use?
Post by: Cartierusm on April 02, 2009, 08:32:49 AM
Crystallized rennet is different. Since yours is vegetable it might be ok. Try a 1 gallon batch and see.