Posts Tagged ‘milk’

What is Animal Rennet

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The common name for rennin, which is an enzyme found in the stomachs of yo31ung animals, where it assists in the digestion of milk. Animal rennet is extracted from the lining of the fourth stomach of slaughtered calves, and is commonly used to coagulate milk as part of the cheese manufacturing process. Cheeses made using animal rennet are not considered suitable for vegetarians. However, many vegetarians to eat these, and labelling is not always clear. Cheese suitable for strict vegetarians can be made using microbial rennet. See also genetically engineered rennet.

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Vegetarian Food- Animal Fats

Monday, February 1st, 2010

This term may refer to any dietary fats obtained from an animal source. Some vegetarian (though no vegan) foods, such as milk and cheese, contain animal fats. However where the term is used in food labeling it will normally refer to fats such as suet and lard. Since these are obtained from animals after slaughter they are not considered suitable for a vegetarian diet. Animal fats contain mainly saturated fats (see polyunsaturated fats)

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