Is Queso Oaxaca, Mexican String 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

  • rennet

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 milk, skim milk, salt, sodium citrate, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate, rennet.

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About this product

Cheese · Stick

Flavor
SavorySaltyButtery
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingMeal PrepCooking