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Is Pecorino Cheese Vegetarian?

Pecorino cheese is not considered vegetarian-friendly. 

Traditional pecorino cheese is made using rennet, an enzyme derived from the stomach lining of young ruminant animals such as calves or lambs. This enzyme helps coagulate the milk during the cheese-making process. As rennet is derived from animal sources, it classifies pecorino cheese as non-vegetarian. However, there are vegetarian alternatives, such as microbial or vegetable-based rennet, used in some pecorino-style cheeses. Always check the label or with the producer to find vegetarian-friendly pecorino cheese options.

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