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  Did you know 90% of U.S. Cheese Made with GMO Ingredients?

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  on July 17, 2025 at 11:23 am EDT

  Another reason we all need to learn to read labels.

  Here’s some context:

  Most U.S. cheeses use fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC), a GMO enzyme that mimics cow-derived chymosin.

  It was developed by Pfizer in the 1980s and became the first bioengineered food additive approved by the FDA in 1990.

  Industry estimates suggest 80–90% of North American cheese contains FPC

  Gizmodo

  FPC is classified by the FDA as a “processing aid,” meaning manufacturers don’t have to call it GMO on labels

  🛒 What are your options?

  Want non-GMO cheese? Look for:

  USDA Organic — required to use animal or non-GMO rennet

  Animal rennet specifically listed on the label

  Craft or artisan cheese shops that disclose their rennet source.

  Where do you buy your cheese from, and do you ever make your own?

  

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