I heard that cheese making includes some enzymes from dead cow stomachs - is this true ? If yes which kinds of cheese are those and which ones do NOT contain any animal products (other than milk) ? Thanks
2006-10-24 04:13:45 · 9 answers · asked by Cheers2U 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Yes..it is true..but it's calves..not cows. It's called animal rennet but sometimes on the package, it just says enzymes. A veg friendly list can be found online. Just google Vegetarian cheese list.
2006-10-24 04:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the respond is probably. to supply a curd they use a product called rennet. It grew to become into initially produced from the tummy of animals. there is despite the fact that if vegetable rennet that works just to boot (I make cheese and that's what i exploit) and is obtainable. So verify the rennet form getting used with the form of cheese which you're paying for. additionally attempt farmers markets, that way you are able to ask the surely cheese maker.
2016-11-25 02:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Rennet. Yes, it comes from cow stomachs.
I'm almost certain it's what they use to help firm up the cheese, but... almost certain.
But, I am certain that there are other animal products than milk in cheese.
2006-10-24 05:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by sassy_cheesesicle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's called rennet. In the past all cheeses had animal rennet, but these days there is a non-animal based rennet too. Unless you know the source of the rennet of the chese company you are buying from, there is no way of knowing and most companies don't tell you what they are using to curdle their milk with. Cheese was first discovered when milk kept in animal skins soured...
2006-10-24 04:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by tyreanpurple 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the enzyme is called rennet. Many cheese use it to curdle the milk, the first step in cheese making. go to health food stores and ask for rennet free cheeses.
2006-10-24 04:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you buy cheese marked "kosher" then it will have no rennet or other animal enzymes in it. Many mild cheddars are rennet free.
2006-10-24 15:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL cheeses contain bacteria, which isn't considered an animal product though!
2006-10-24 08:00:28 · answer #7 · answered by curious moper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many dairy products do contain this rennet enzime. you better always read the ingredients.
i have seen it already in camembert cheese, curd, sour cream..
i guess most cheese types do need a rennet (maybe exept the fresh kinds..) but they dont always use animal enzime for it, so just better read the ingredients
2006-10-24 04:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is disgusting thats why id otn eat meat or cheese or drink milk how gross!!
2006-10-24 04:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Beautiful Me! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋