Ingredient

Salt And Rennet

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Salt is used to enhance flavor, act as a preservative, and control fermentation in …

What it is

Salt is a mineral compound, sodium chloride (NaCl). Rennet is a complex of enzymes, typically chymosin, traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young, unweaned calves. Today, microbial or fermentation-produced chymosin are also common alternatives.

Why it's used

Salt is used to enhance flavor, act as a preservative, and control fermentation in foods. Rennet is primarily used as a coagulant in cheesemaking, causing milk proteins to clump together. They are frequently found together in cheese and cheese-based products.

Health notes

Salt (sodium chloride) is essential for human life, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure. The FDA monitors sodium levels in foods. JECFA has evaluated salt and set an acceptable daily intake. Rennet is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use in food. JECFA has evaluated rennet and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Rennet is derived from calf stomachs, so it is not one of the 9 major allergens. Salt is not a major allergen. Gluten is not present.

Products containing Salt And Rennet

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KOWALSKI Jarlsberg Dip Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 357kcal 8.9Protein 28.6Fat 14.3Carbs Original Cheese Snacks, Original COMPANIA NACIONAL DE PASABOCAS PIQUITOS S.A.S. Original Cheese Snacks, Original Other Snacks 400kcal —Protein 3.3Fat 80Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Ahold, Meatballs With Sauce Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 201kcal 7.7Protein 14.7Fat 9.3Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Giant, Spaghetti With Meatballs And Sauce Other Deli High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 135kcal 4.2Protein 9.3Fat 9.3Carbs Precision Composites Inc. Cheese From Sheep & Cow's Milk Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 436kcal 21.4Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Precision Composites Inc. Cheese From Goat & Cow's Milk Cheese High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 429kcal 21.4Protein 35.7Fat 0Carbs Precision Composites Inc. Occelli Al Barolo Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 382kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 2.5Carbs Russell McCall's Inc. Soft Ripened Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 393kcal 10Protein 39.3Fat 2.1Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Summer Peach Salad With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 95kcal 6.4Protein 5Fat 6.4Carbs Corn Cakes With Cheese, Cheese Intermark Foods, Inc Corn Cakes With Cheese, Cheese Mexican Dinner Mixes High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 211kcal 5.9Protein 1.6Fat 36.7Carbs Mom Made Foods Italian Style Beef Meatball Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 200kcal 18.8Protein 11.8Fat 3.5Carbs Brillat Savarin Affine FROMAGERIE LINCET Brillat Savarin Affine Cheese High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 393kcal 10Protein 39.3Fat 2.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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