Mucor miehei
Cooney & R. Emers.
Rennet mould
Mucoraceae Edible: Mould, Fungus
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Description
A fungus in the Mucoraceae family that produces a microbial enzyme used in food production.
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Edible Uses
The mould produces an enzyme used to coagulate cheese, often sold as vegetable rennet.
Traditional Uses
The mould produces a microbial enzyme used to coagulate cheese. It is often sold as vegetable rennet.
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References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 252
