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<h2>In case you&#8217;re unaware, Parmesan cheese is not vegetarian</h2>
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<p>Parmesan cheese, celebrated for its rich, nutty profile, is commonly found in a lot of Italian food. This includes pastas, pizzas, varieties of breads, risotto, and more. </p>
<p>Other dishes that enjoy a generous pinch of Parmesan are roasted potatoes, salads, vegetables, shrimp, and chicken.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s versatile and delicious. :&#8217;)</p>
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<h2>What makes Parmesan unsuitable for vegetarians is the use of rennet, an enzyme derived from the stomach lining of young calves</h2>
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<p>Most animal rennet is taken from the stomach of young, unweaned calves. These animals are slaughtered for meat production&nbsp;(in this case, veal) and rennet is a byproduct.</p>
<p>Traditional Parmesan, also known as Parmigiano-Reggiano, begins with fresh cow&#8217;s milk, bacterial cultures, and the introduction of rennet to coagulate the milk, which form curds.</p>
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<p class="img-caption">Rennet is added to fresh milk and bacterial cultures to form curds that become Parmesan cheese.</p>
<p>                <small class="img-credit">Image via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thecheesemaker.com/blog/rennet-for-cheese-making-faq/" rel="noopener">The Cheesemaker</a></small>
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<p>These curds then undergo a meticulous ageing process, typically for 24 to 36 months, although some Parmesan cheeses are aged up to 40 to over 100 months. This ageing process is what develops the cheese&#8217;s distinct flavour.﻿</p>
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<h2>But don&#8217;t worry, there are other options and Parmesan alternatives for vegetarians</h2>
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<p>Popular vegetarian options are made with microbial or vegetable rennet. These include Gran Moravia and Old Winchester Cheese, which mimic Parmesan&#8217;s robust taste without the use of animal rennet.</p>
<p>Graviera and Asiago are also examples of vegetarian-friendly cheeses and share similarities with Parmesan in taste and texture.</p>
<p>For vegans, who do not consume both animal rennet and dairy, there are plant-based Parmesan alternatives! Cashew-based Parmesan, nutritional yeast blends, or commercial vegan Parmesan products offer the desired umami kick without using any animal byproducts. </p>
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<h2>For Muslims, there are several halal-certified Parmesan cheese brands to choose from</h2>
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<p>Just check for the halal stamp on the packet before purchasing.&nbsp;Alternatively, you can enjoy the vegetarian-friendly options too.</p>
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<h2>Be sure to check the ingredients list to see if your Parmesan cheese includes animal rennet before purchasing 🙂</h2>
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PSA: Parmesan Cheese Is Not Vegetarian