A common misconception is that all cheeses are vegetarian because they are essentially made of milk, but you’d be surprised to learn that many popular Italian cheeses like Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese are made with rennet, an enzyme obtaining from the stomach lining of slaughtered calves.

In order to follow a true vegetarian diet, is important to refrain from eating these cheeses and opting for cheeses that have been coagulated with other acids like lemon or non-animal rennet like the mozzarella cheese used in this recipe. Search for mozzarella cheese labeled as “vegetarian” or with an indication of “non-animal rennet” being used.

Notes:
*Use ingredients that contain no animal-rennet.

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