Is GRUYERE CHEESE Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 1 ingredient that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • microbial rennet

microbial rennet

Dietitian note

Rennet, sometimes shown on labels as rennin, is an enzyme used to thicken milk in the cheesemaking process. Rennet can be derived from animal and non-animal sources. Animal rennet is derived from the stomach lining of baby mammals, typical unweaned calves.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.

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About this product

Cheese · Slice

Flavor
NuttySavorySaltyButtery
Texture
HardDense
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingMeal PrepGarnishing