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Many cheeses, especially European cheeses, use an enzyme called rennet (RIHN-niht) to help curdle the cheese. This enzyme commonly comes from the fourth stomach of… Read More »What Kind Of Enzymes Are In Cheese?

Pecorino di Farindola cheese. Background Pig rennet is traditionally used in Pecorino di Farindola cheese. Different Pecorino cheeses, obtained using calf, kid and pig rennet,… Read More »Which Cheeses Use Pig Rennet?

Parmesan cheese uses rennet, an enzyme that’s found in the lining of a goat or calf’s stomach. Is there meat in Parmesan cheese? Parmesan cheese… Read More »Is There Pork In Parmesan Cheese?

The only reasons a donut might not be halal, would be if it contained gelatin (which is pork based), whey (a protein which can contain… Read More »Are All Donuts Halal?

A false rumour Muslims do not eat doughnuts is being re-circulated on social media by members of the Muslim community, in a humorous response to… Read More »Can Muslims Eat Doughnuts?

There are really only seven ingredients: Yeast, milk, flour, butter, sugar, salt, and eggs. However, these magical, deep-fried doughy treats can take some time to… Read More »What Are Dunkin Donuts Made Of?

No. Cheese is made with milk. That milk is most likely to be cows’ milk, although some cheeses are made with sheep’s milk or goats’… Read More »Is Cheese Made From Pig Rennet?

Chymosin is the enzyme used for coagulation, lipase is used for ripening, and lactase is used to improve digestibility. The source of animal enzymes is… Read More »Is Enzymes In Cheese Halal?

Many cheeses contain the animal rennet — an enzyme that helps milk separate into curds and whey. That enzyme is typically derived from the stomach… Read More »Does Cheese Have Animal Enzymes?

What is the source of gelatin in Welch’s® Fruit Snacks? We use both pork and beef gelatin in the production of Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Is… Read More »Does Welch’S Jelly Have Pork Gelatin?