Beyond the Batter: What Makes a Cake Not Vegetarian?
                                
                                
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                                Over 5% of cheese in the US is still made with animal rennet, an enzyme derived from calves' stomachs, showing how animal products can appear in unexpected places. This highlights why simply avoiding meat is not enough to ensure a cake is vegetarian, making it crucial to understand what makes a cake not vegetarian by identifying less-obvious animal-derived ingredients.