Tag: Rennet free

A 2002 study showed that participants eating vegetarian rapeseed-oil cheese had lower cholesterol levels compared to those eating traditional dairy cheese. However, the term “vegetarian cheese” can refer to both dairy and plant-based products, with vastly different cholesterol and saturated fat content.

Not all cheeses are made with enzymes; some fresh varieties use a simple acid to coagulate the milk instead. For those avoiding rennet or other animal-derived enzymes, understanding which cheese has no enzymes is essential for making informed dietary choices.

Historically, ricotta is a 'recooked' whey cheese that is often rennet-free, coagulating with acid instead of enzymes. However, it is not guaranteed that *all* commercially produced ricotta cheese is rennet free, as some manufacturers use rennet to adjust texture or yield.

Over 90% of commercially produced cheeses in the US now use non-animal rennet, making a vegetarian diet easier to follow than ever before. This guide addresses the common question, 'what cheese has no animal rennet?', providing essential information for navigating dairy products responsibly.