List of Vegetarian cheeses

According to the following cheese companies, these cheeses do not contain rennet or any other nonvegetarian enzymes:

Kraft

Kraft Natural Swiss
Kraft Cream Cheeses
Grated Parmesan

Stella

(phone 1-800-558-7315)

Mozzarella
Provolone
Parmesan
Ricotta
String cheese

Frigo

Mozzarella

Giant

Cheese made by Pauly
County Line: Old World Swiss, Colby, Monterey Jack
Giant Cream Cheese
Giant Natural Swiss slices
Giant Natural Muenster slices
Biery cheese
Giant Chunk Cheese: New York Sharp, Wisconsin Cheddar, Longhorn, Swiss, Danish Havarti, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack

Sargento

Pepper
Muenster
Cheddar

Mid American Farms

Parmesan
Mozzarella
Cheddar

Cabot

all cheeses

Remember to check the ingredient list of the cheese if you're not sure. Look out for rennet or enzymes. Many packaged cheeses and other foods contain Vitamin A Palmitate, which is made from fish gelatin. Also, check for whey, since this is a byproduct of the cheese-making process.

Refer to the list of common animal ingredients for a more comprehensive list of things to avoid. If you have additional information or corrections to the above list, send email to

veggie@ruf.rice.edu

Thanks to alert reader Liz Wise for her recent update.