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Rennet, processed from the stomachs of unweaned calves, is often used in the production of hard cheese as a curdling and coagulating agent. Kosher hard cheese is produced with microbial rennet, which is derived from kosher sources. Because hard cheese is typically made with animal rennet, the Rabbinic sages decreed that even when animal rennet is not used, a full-time supervisor must be present to guarantee the kosher integrity of the product.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are many potential problems:
- If the assumption is that you will be using rennet to make cheese, the cheese produced would not be kosher since the rennet would come from a calve and the cheese would come from dairy. That part is a basic of the Jewish dietary law of not mixing meat (or meat products) and dairy.
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∙ 14y agoYes and No...
Most cheese manufactures in the UK use vegetarian rennet, mainly from fungi but used to be diverted from fruit like melons.
However, not all rennet is vegetarian...
Non-vegetarian rennet is taken from the inside of a slaughtered calfs stomach, the calf must be under a certain age or the rennet changes and can't be used.
Most companies will clearly label which of their cheeses are vegetarian, but always check. If it doesn't say vegetarian rennet, don't eat it!
The co-operative label their cheeses well and aren't affraid to admit if the cheese is made with animal rennet.
I hope this helped.
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∙ 14y agoRennet obtained from an animal slaughtered by a non-Muslim or Muslim in accordance with Islamic law or contrary to it, in all cases is permissible, as long as the animal in question is not a pig.
Most well informed people are adamant that rennet, which is used to make cheese, is not derived from pigs.
Cheese made with animal rennet other than a pig source is halal. The fuqaha explain, however, that it is better to avoid whenever reasonably possible when its source is unknown because of the difference of opinion between the Sunni schools of fiqh regarding its permissibility and the doubt therein.
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∙ 15y agohttp://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=7&ID=432&CATE=29 couldn't be more detailed. perfect answer.
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What is the difference between vegetarian cheese and non vegetarian cheese?
A block of cheddar cheese flavored carrageenan could be considered vegetarian cheese--if you consider it to be cheese. If you define cheese as coming from milk then the only vegetarians who would knowingly eat it would call themselves lacto-vegetarians. Non vegetarian cheese is made with rennet, which comes from a calf's stomach. Vegetarian cheese is made with a vegetable rennet substitute. Rennet is a digestive enzyme that causes the milk proteins to curdle (clump together), turning the milk into something that resembles cottage cheese. The next step in making cheese is to remove the whey from the curds.
Is cow rennet vegetarian?
No. Cows get killed to produce it.
Are Maltesers vegetarian?
No. They contain animal rennet, from calf intestines.
Is cheese tortelloni vegetarian?
It can be but cheese can be problematic as much cheese has rennet in it, which is not vegetarian. Always check the ingredients!
Is mascarpone vegetarian?
Yes, it doesn't contain rennet, which is unsuitable for vegetarians.
Does amul cheese contain rennet?
No it does not. Amul cheese is 100% vegetarian
What are the ingredients of a vegetarian 'steak'?
The difference between "normal" cheese and a vegetarian cheese is the type of rennet that is used. An animal based rennet is typical in regular cheese, whereas in a vegetarian cheese it would be planet based. Rennet is used for coagulation in the process of making cheese.
Is grana padano cheese vegetarian?
No, as it contains animal rennet derived from the cow's stomach.
Can a lacto-vegetarian eat cheese bread?
Only if the cheese is made with vegetable rennet.
Does black cheese contain rennet?
Typically yes unless it is marked as "vegetarian"
Is Celebrations chocolate vegetarian?
No. One of the ingredients contains rennet derived whey. Click on the link below.
Is kitkat it suitable for vegetarian?
No. Kit Kat bars includes whey, which comes from cheese made with animal rennet. Animal rennet comes from a calf's stomach.
