Results for tag: "Chymosin"

Chymosin is an enzyme used in the production of cheese. It is a protease enzyme derived from the stomachs of young calves, and is used to coagulate milk proteins during the cheese-making process. Chymosin is the most widely used enzyme in the cheese industry, and is used to produce a variety of cheeses, including Cheddar, Gouda, and Parmesan. Chymosin is also used in the production of rennet, a coagulant used in the production of other dairy products such as yogurt and ice cream. The chymosin market is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering a range of products. Companies such as Chr. Hansen, DSM, and Fonterra offer a variety of chymosin products, including animal-derived and microbial-derived enzymes. Other companies, such as Novozymes and Dupont, offer microbial-derived chymosin products. These companies are constantly innovating and developing new products to meet the needs of the cheese industry. Show Less Read more