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Is Manchego Vegetarian?

When following a vegetarian diet, it's essential to be aware of the ingredients used in food products. Manchego cheese, traditionally made from sheep's milk, with added rennet and as such, is not suitable for a strict vegetarian diet.

Rennet is an enzyme that helps thicken the milk, and it can be derived from animal sources, particularly the stomach lining of young ruminants.

If you adhere to a vegetarian diet, look for varieties of Manchego that specify the use of vegetable rennet or are labeled as suitable for vegetarians.

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