What is Cheese analogue?
'''Cheese analogues''' are [[substitute]]s of [[cheese]] that are made to [[imitation|imitate]] the [[taste]] and the look of real cheese. Such substitutes replace the [[dairy]] [[milk]] by other [[plant]]-based [[wikt:ingredient|ingredients]]. The [[Butterfat|fat]] in the milk is replaced by other kinds of fat of [[animal]] or plant origin. Sometimes the [[protein]]s found in milk are also replaced by proteins from other sources. Cheese analogues are usually used because of [[health reason]]s, for example [[lactose intolerance]]. They are also used as a personal choice (e.g. [[veganism]], or for [[religion|religious reasons]]). In most cases, Cheese analogue is [[kosher]]. Cheese analogue cost less to make than real cheese. By carefully choosing the ingredients in the analogue, other [[wikt:characteristic|characteristics]] such as the [[melting]] [[temperature]] and the taste can be changed. [[Flavour enhancer]]s can be added to make the product taste similar to [[Parmesan cheese| Parmesan]], [[feta cheese|feta]] or [[Camembert cheese]], for example. [[Food coloring]] is used to match the color of a cheese product. Real cheese undergoes a ripening process, cheese analogues do not have this: Usually, [[vegetable oil]] is heated, and mixed with a premade [[powder]] and [[water]]. Flavour enhancers are added. After cooling, the product is ready for packaging. In [[Europe]], cheese analogue is used for [[gastronomy]] and in [[bakery|bakeries]]; In the [[United States]], it is marketed as a replacement for real cheese. The [[argument]]s used cater to people who do not want to use real cheese for personal reasons, or that cannot use it for health reasons. {{Artificial foods}} {{food-stub}} [[Category:Cheese]]