Is Trader Joe's Chevre Goat Cheese Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • cultured pasteurized goat's milk
  • microbial enzymes

cultured pasteurized goat's milk

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Soft, tangy and creamy with mild acidity, this spreadable cheese has a smooth, slightly crumbly texture that spreads on crackers, toasts and bagels, crumbles over salads, and warms into pasta or omelets. Reviewers note versatile flavor, dependable spreadability, good value, and occasional variability in firmness between batches across production runs.

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Ingredients

Cultured Pasteurized Goat's Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes. Contains: Milk.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Cheese · Spreadable

Flavor
TangySour
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SaladToppingCookingBreakfast