It used to be that making cheese meant killing cows. Young cows, specifically—a few days old, at most. The stomach of an unweaned calf produces enzymes that turn liquid milk into good, hard, flavorful ...

Animal rennet is still prevalent in many of Europe’s cheeses, despite a shift towards vegetarian rennet. Geographical indicators are a key reason why. Rennet is a vital part of cheese production.

Being a vegetarian means paying more attention to what goes into your mouth. One of the most interesting foods that many vegetarians don’t realise contains meat or animal-based products is cheese. The ...

People who follow a vegetarian diet typically avoid foods and food byproducts that involve the death of animals. Still, some foods like certain cheeses may fall into a grey area. This article explores ...

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. “Scholars of Fiqh held three different ...

"Oh, yes, I remember Junket.", Segrave-Daly, now an adult and a culinary dietitian who works for dairy farmers in Central Pennsylvania, remembers "pudding cabinet" in her mother's kitchen, somewhere ...

Following a vegetarian diet is easier than ever, but there are still ways for meat to sneak its way into your food. A splash of chicken broth here, some bacon fat there—eating food that you haven't ...

Vegetarians, beware of American cheese! Many vegetarian cheese-lovers on campus were apparently concerned about whether dining hall cheeses contain rennet—extract of animal stomach membrane used to ...