Is There GMO Rennet In Your Cheese?

Did you know that there is GMO rennet in several brands of cheese that are sold here in New Zealand? Sarah from Low Toxin Rabbit has been looking into GMO products and has spent many hours researching what’s really in our cheese.

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From Sarah …

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself standing in front of the dairy aisle, trying to decode the mystery behind what’s really in your cheese. After endless emails and a lot of research, I’ve finally uncovered some non-GMO cheese options for those looking to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) entirely.

Find out what GMO-free options are out there, why animal rennet and non-GMO derived rennet is a safer choice, and how GMO rennet has infiltrated much of our cheese supply.

The Best GMO-Free Cheese Options

If you’re on the hunt for cheese free from GMOs, you have a few standout options. Here’s a list of the best I could find. 

Kapiti Cheese

Kapiti offers several choices for those wanting to avoid GMO-derived rennet. Their products that use animal rennet:

Kapiti Pakari Blackcurrant Aged Cheddar

Kapiti Pakari Aged Cheddar

Kapiti Te Tihi Cheddar

Kapiti Kanuka Havarti

Kapiti Kanuka Smoked Havarti

The entire Kapiti Artisan range (Bridge St Blue, Ash Rind White, and Tomme style)

Food Snob Cheese

Food Snob is another brand that has cheese options with non-GMO derived animal rennet which include:

Brie

Camembert

Hohepa Hawke’s Bay Cheese

This brand goes the extra mile by using vegetable rennet certified GE-free, organic, and suitable for vegetarians. A win for anyone avoiding GMOs and looking for organic options!

The Cheese Barn

If you prefer organic and vegetarian-friendly cheese, The Cheese Barn is a great option as well. Their cheese uses a vegetable rennet that is GE-free, organic, and ideal for a non-GMO diet.

The Brands That Left Me Guessing

Now, not all brands were as transparent. Goodman Fielder, the producer of Puhoi and Ornelle cheese, refused to disclose the type of rennet they use. Even more frustrating, I got no or a limited response from Mainland, Zeny Zaus, Talbot Cheese, and Waiatmata Cheese. So, if transparency is key for you, any help in contacting these brands to encourage them to disclose the type of rennet they use would be amazing!

Know Your Rennet: The Hidden GMO Ingredient

When you see the word “rennet” on cheese labels, what does it really mean? Turns out, there are four main types of rennet used in the cheesemaking process ….

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