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Is Kasseri Cheese Vegetarian?

Kasseri cheese is not considered vegetarian due to the use of animal-based rennet in its production. 

Rennet is an enzyme derived from the stomach lining of young mammals and is used to thicken the milk during the cheese-making process. While some vegetarian alternatives to rennet exist, traditional Kasseri cheese is not made with these substitutes. If you follow a vegetarian diet and prefer to avoid animal-derived ingredients, it's advisable to opt for cheeses made with vegetarian rennet or other suitable alternatives.

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