FAQ Topic: Making and ingredients
Rennet, whey, annatto and what goes into cheese.
- How do you make ricotta from whey?
- Is cheese vegetarian? Not always. It depends on the rennet used to make it. Here is how to read the label.
- What do I need to make cheese at home? Less than you think. Start with a fresh cheese like paneer or ricotta, and add a few basic tools as you move on.
- What is annatto?
- What is paneer, and is it the same as ricotta? Paneer is a firm, pressed fresh cheese from India, made from milk curdled with acid. Ricotta is softer and made from whey, so they aren't the same.
- What is processed cheese? Natural cheese blended with emulsifying salts and melted together, so it stays smooth and keeps a long time. Check the label name.
- What is rennet?
- What is whey and what can I do with it? Whey is the liquid left when milk separates into curds. Don't pour it out, because you can make ricotta, bake with it, and more.