Hey i am a vegetarian and have been for ages and i was wondering what kind of cheeses don't have animal rennet!


Question: What Cheeses are there with out animal rennet in it, i like cheese but animal rennet would be one of the last things i would eat....


Answers: What Cheeses are there with out animal rennet in it, i like cheese but animal rennet would be one of the last things i would eat....

Thanks to consumer demand, vegetarian cheeses are becoming more widely available at supermarkets and health food stores. Many cheeses are clearly labeled with a “V” sign if they are indeed “suitable for vegetarians.” But as with the other foods in a vegetarian diet, it’s always important to read labels and ask questions. Most companies using rennet alternatives will specifically list “vegetable rennet” or “vegetable enzymes” in their ingredients. And watch out for those that list “rennet,” “rennase,” “enzymes,” “chymosin” or “pepsin.” When in doubt, ask your cheese shop or contact the manufacturer directly. And always enjoy your cheese with peace of mind.

There is no type of cheese that you can safely say has no rennet because many can be made with rennet or without rennet. Some companies attest they do not use rennet because it is more expensive to use, but finer cheese probably would have it. Sometimes it is indicated on the packaging - it might specify that it is calf rennet or it might say it is a vegetarian cheese, with a vegetable-sourced enzyme that was used. You can try writing to specific companies or checking their websites to see if they specify it, but overall it's hard to generalize.

well whole foods is a good place for vegetarian cheese... most organic/health food stores will have cheeses that are labled something like 'doesnt contain animal enzymnes' or something along those lines...

Acidic cheeses such as mozz, ricotta, cottage....but, most companies doe not use animal rennet any longer. The only place you really see this practiced is the smaller farmsteads that adhere to traditional processes. But, that doesn't mean that all farmstead cheese has animal rennet. If you stick with main stream, mass production cheese, you'll be fine. But, if you are still hesitant, check out the vegan cheeses that are almond, tofu, or soy based. Good luck!

soy cheese its verry yummy i lilke the cheder and peperjack

In Australia, you just have to read the ingredient listing that says "non-animal rennet" or "bacterial rennet".





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