Public Displeasure Over Parmesan Cheese Production Revealed

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Public Displeasure Over Parmesan Cheese Production Revealed
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Many people are surprised to learn that traditional Parmesan cheese is made using rennet derived from the stomachs of baby cows, which has led some to consider vegan alternatives or vegetarian options that use vegetable rennet. The process involves aging cow's milk with enzymes from calf stomachs to coagulate the milk and develop flavor.

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