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Types of Rennet and coagulation basics

Milk Trekker • 216 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Dairy Fermentation
  1. Enzymatic coagulation involves using rennet from animals like cows and sometimes even pigs, chickens, or armadillos.
  2. Lactic coagulation, like sour milk or yogurt, occurs when milk becomes so sour it coagulates into a gel.
  3. A hybrid category, lactic/enzymatic cheese like chèvre, involves slow coagulation from acidity with a touch of rennet.

Are plant-based milks healthier or less nutritious than cow’s milk?

Sustainability by numbers • 241 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Plant-based Dairy Vitamins
  1. Plant-based milks are generally lower in calories, saturated fat, and protein compared to cow's milk.
  2. Soy milk is an exception, containing a similar amount of total protein and considered a 'high-quality' protein source.
  3. Not all plant-based milks are good protein sources, especially for infants and young children, as they may lack essential amino acids needed for proper growth and development.
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Four Types of Cream

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition Dairy
  1. There are four main types of cream: single cream, double cream, crème fraîche, and soured cream, each with unique nutritional breakdowns.
  2. Double cream is concentrated single cream with high fat content, while soured cream is essentially off single cream.
  3. Crème fraîche is like a mix of single and double cream that has soured. Mixing these creams can lead to delicious results!