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Title: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: michoutim on August 04, 2010, 09:36:25 PM
Hi everyone !

I'd like tu understand why it is important to dilute the rennet in water before adding it to the batch please ? Many thanks ! ;)
Title: Re: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: linuxboy on August 04, 2010, 10:12:53 PM
To ensure even distribution of the enzyme in the milk as quickly as possible. 1:40 for single strength represents a good middle ground between adding too much water and not diluting enough.
Title: Re: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: michoutim on August 05, 2010, 03:21:23 AM
 :) Many thanks LinuxBoy !
By the way what do you mean by single strength ?

My rennet is FPC 145 IMCU/ml...

Thank you !  ;)
Title: Re: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: linuxboy on August 05, 2010, 04:38:16 AM
Single to me is US 1:15,000,  ~200 IMCU/ml, per CHR Hansen's standard for chymax plus. The 1:40 isn't some rule, it's just good guidance for a suggested dilution factor.
Title: Re: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: michoutim on August 05, 2010, 06:22:21 AM
Merci LinuxBoy ! :) :) :)
Title: Re: Rennet - Why Dilute?
Post by: linuxboy on August 05, 2010, 06:33:41 AM
Avec plaisir :)