Cheese quality is closely related with milk composition and quality (Ribeiro and Ribeiro, 2010), while cheese yield is mainly related with milk fat and protein concentrations (Pulina et al., 2006) and the cheesemaking technologies used.
Cheeses are identified by their specific sensory attributes, which are widely appreciated by consumers.
In addition, the traditional character of a cheese and its designation of origin are two of the most important factors influencing consumer preference in the market (Bertozzi and Panari, 1993).
The development of products with new sensory and textural features is one of the main innovation areas in cheesemaking.
One approach is to use alternative rennets such as vegetable coagulants.
Moreover, the increase in cheese production, coupled to the reduced supply of animal rennet, is increasing the demand for alternative sources of milk-coagulating enzymes.