Tag: Non gmo cheese

Did you know that an estimated 90% of cheese produced in the U.S. uses a genetically engineered enzyme called fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC)? For those prioritizing transparency and natural ingredients, knowing what brand of cheese is non-GMO has become a crucial part of grocery shopping.

According to the USDA, most cheese produced in the U.S. today uses a bioengineered enzyme for coagulation. Understanding what cheese is not bioengineered requires a look beyond the final product to the sourcing of milk and the type of rennet used in the cheesemaking process.