List of Vegetarian cheeses
According to the following cheese companies, these cheeses do not contain rennet
or any other nonvegetarian enzymes:
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Kraft
- Kraft Natural Swiss
- Kraft Cream Cheeses
- Grated Parmesan
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Stella
(phone 1-800-558-7315)
- Mozzarella
- Provolone
- Parmesan
- Ricotta
- String cheese
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Frigo
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Giant
- Cheese made by Pauly
- County Line: Old World Swiss, Colby, Monterey Jack
- Giant Cream Cheese
- Giant Natural Swiss slices
- Giant Natural Muenster slices
- Biery cheese
- Giant Chunk Cheese: New York Sharp, Wisconsin Cheddar, Longhorn, Swiss,
Danish Havarti, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack
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Sargento
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Mid American Farms
- Parmesan
- Mozzarella
- Cheddar
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Cabot
all cheeses
Remember to check the ingredient list of the cheese if you're not sure. Look
out for rennet or enzymes. Many packaged cheeses and other foods
contain Vitamin A Palmitate, which is made from fish gelatin. Also, check
for whey, since this is a byproduct of the cheese-making process.
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Animal-Derived Ingredients Used in Commercial Foods
Watch out for these ingredients. The ones listed here in bold are always
animal derived. The others may or may not be. When in doubt, feel free to call
or write the manufacturer.
These ingredients commonly occur in bread, cheese, peanut butter, cookies,
and various other packaged food items.
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- Enzymes
- Gelatin
- Rennet
- Glycerin
- Diglycerides
- Monoglycerides
- *glycer* (anything with this root)
- Lecithin
- Emulsifiers
- Stearic Acid
- *stear* (anything with this root)
- stearoyl lactates
- Dough Conditioners
- Shortening
- Stabilizers
- Calcium Phosphate
- Lactic Acid
- Pepsin
- Whey
see detailed animal ingredients