What is a substitute for rennet?
The most widely used rennet substitutes are Miehei coagulant (R. miehei proteinase), Pusillus coagulant (R. pusillus proteinase), and Parasitica coagulant (C. parasitica proteinase).
How is mozzarella cheese made?
Mozzarella di bufala is traditionally produced solely from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean buffalo. A whey starter is added from the previous batch that contains thermophilic bacteria, and the milk is left to ripen so the bacteria can multiply. Then, rennet is added to coagulate the milk.
Where can I find liquid rennet?
You can often find rennet at health food stores. If you don’t have a health food store near you, or if you can’t find one that carries it, you can also order your rennet online. The most common rennet brand is Junket. It’s the one you are likely to find in stores.
How much mozzarella do you get from a gallon of milk?
One gallon of milk will make 1-1.25 lbs. of mozzarella.