After typing my initial disconcerting post about the lack of vegetarian cheese, I have since done hours of research and am feeling more relieved. I'm sad that I failed to check (or have forgotten that I checked) nutrition information before buying products. At least now I know some ideas of how to continue on with my current menus--like burritos--without interruption.

Horizon Organics says on its website all cheese is 100% vegetarian.

A much more accurate and detailed list of Vegetarian Cheeses.

I was talking to my mom about my dilemma. She was listing off companies that she had gotten letters from years ago that said their cheeses were vegetarian-friendly, but then I told her my study this evening said some companies have changed. She immediately went and read the label on the block of Kirkland Medium Sharp Cheddar (the Costco brand). Although it doesn't say Kosher, it does say it is made with no animal enzymes. I wasn't able to look for myself because the package on my cheese is already gone. At least that product I use is safe.

The source says Paul's beloved Cabot's Extra Sharp White Cheddar is made of vegetable enzymes. Whew!

Lastly, I looked at my last package of frozen Mozzarella. This one made me nervous because my research said imported cheese, especially mozzarellas use animal enzymes. To my surprise, Lioni Latticini (website currently unavailable) round balls of cheese say "Vegetable Rennet," meaning a vegetable alternative to the animal enzymes.

I think certain companies care more and are more interested in being clear about the quality of their products. There are a few companies that I have lost respect for during this research project. I will still need to search for the best parmesan-reggiano and asiago to purchase, but these three vegetarian cheeses are a good start.