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What is the Cheese List |
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This site provides information for vegetarians. Cheese can be
made with or without rennet which is derived from the stomach tissue of a slaughtered
calf. This list specifies those cheeses which are made without the use of rennet.
Today more and more cheeses are made with “microbial enzymes” which are widely used
in the industry because they are a consistent and inexpensive coagulant. The term
“microbial enzyme” means it is a synthetically developed coagulant. The term “vegetable
rennet” means it is derived from a vegetable source. Soft cheeses such as cream
cheese and cottage cheese are manufactured without rennet. Some cottage cheeses,
however, may contain gelatin which is derived from animal sources. All labels should
be read carefully. |
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The information on this site is constantly updated as new information
comes in. The entire list will be verified from all manufacturers every three years.
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All Horizon Organic cheeses are suitable for vegetarians.
For more info go to: http://www.horizonorganic.com/products/indexcheese.html. |
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New link. Fast Food Restuarants have items suitable
for vegetarians. Find it on our link list. |
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Kraft cheeses have been removed from our list due
to conflicting information coming from the company. |
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Some health food stores provide a rennet-free cheese list upon
request. At this time Trader Joe’s
Market is the only store that posts a rennet-free list on their web
site. |
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What you can do on this site: |
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Brand List: |
A List of vegetarian cheeses by brand. |
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Type List: |
A List of vegetarian cheeses by type |
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Print Button: |
You can print either list by pressing the button at the
top of each list. |
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Contact Us: |
You can send us an email with your comments, suggestions
or questions. |
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is a change to our site or news. Your email address will only be used for this purpose. |
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Link List: |
These links will take you to sites filled with information
on cheese, vegetarian diet, cooking, recipes, health etc. |
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