Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake?

[Veggiegirl]

Does anyone know the source of rennet in Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake?

[megbot]

http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=82201&page=3

second post from the bottom says they mostly have gelatin in them. Unsure about the rennet.

[tut078620]

I know this post is old, but I recently emailed Cheesecake Factory about their so-called "vegetarian" menu items and their cheese. Here's their response:

Thank you for your e-mail regarding our menu suggestions for a vegetarian diet.

All of our cheeses contain animal rennet. We offer many different varieties of bread; some are supplied by national suppliers while others are provided locally but none are considered vegan by the manufactures. The portabella burger and the dressings associated with it do not contain Worcestershire sauce.

We hope that this has answered your inquiries. Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

Valarie Newell
Guest Services Coordinator

[danakscully64]

I never received a reply back about gelatin in their cheesecake. If you buy the frozen cheesecake at the grocery store, it contains gelatin. Stupid companies and their lack of replies!

[danakscully64]

FOUND SOMETHING!


Thank you for your interest in The Cheesecake Factory. About half of our cheesecakes contain beef gelatin. None of our desserts that we serve in our restaurants contain pork gelatin. The following cheesecakes contain beef gelatin:

Original Cheesecake
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
Brownie Sundae Cheesecake
Godiva Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake
Low Carb Cheesecake
Dutch Apple Caramel Streusel

The rest of our cheesecakes do not contain any gelatin. If you have any further questions, please let us know at your earliest convenience. I hope that you will visit us soon and enjoy some of our wonderful cheesecake!

[rushabh]

Most, if not all, of the cheesecakes anywhere have gelatin in them. They are like marshmallows - they cannot be made without gelatin.

Whole Foods does sell a cheesecake without gelatin.

[danakscully64]

Most, if not all, of the cheesecakes anywhere have gelatin in them. They are like marshmallows - they cannot be made without gelatin.

Whole Foods does sell a cheesecake without gelatin.

They cannot be made without gelatin, yet WF has some without gelatin? :p

I make homemade cheesecake that is SOOOO good and gelatin free.

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/philadelphia-3-step-white-chocolate-55064.aspx

:drool: I want it soooooooo bad, but it's not weight watchers friendly :( 16g of saturated fat per serving.

[bleusman]

Most, if not all, of the cheesecakes anywhere have gelatin in them. They are like marshmallows - they cannot be made without gelatin.

Whole Foods does sell a cheesecake without gelatin.

I've made a cheesecake before, and though it was quite a messy affair due to my poor cooking skills, I can assure you not a bit of gelatin went into that cheesecake.

[dormouse]

FOUND SOMETHING!


Thank you for your interest in The Cheesecake Factory. About half of our cheesecakes contain beef gelatin. None of our desserts that we serve in our restaurants contain pork gelatin. The following cheesecakes contain beef gelatin:

Original Cheesecake
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
Brownie Sundae Cheesecake
Godiva Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake
Low Carb Cheesecake
Dutch Apple Caramel Streusel

The rest of our cheesecakes do not contain any gelatin. If you have any further questions, please let us know at your earliest convenience. I hope that you will visit us soon and enjoy some of our wonderful cheesecake!

Awesome. The Carrot Cake Cheesecake is safe. That stuff is heavenly.

[danakscully64]

Awesome. The Carrot Cake Cheesecake is safe. That stuff is heavenly.

Oooo, sounds very interesting, I may have to try it someday :D

[bleusman]

Awesome. The Carrot Cake Cheesecake is safe. That stuff is heavenly.

Unfortunately it still has animal rennet :-/

[danakscully64]

Unfortunately it still has animal rennet :-/

Not likely, the e-mail was referring to the regular food (shredded cheese), cream cheese typically doesn't contain animal rennet. :) At least I hope it doesn't...

[lesleythegreate]

But if all of their cheeses have animal rennet, then you probably shouldn't eat the carrot cake cheese cake :(

Wow this thread has a second page. My bad!

[danakscully64]

I should e-mail the company.

[Amy SF]

Now I'm craving cheesecake from Whole Foods. :brood:

(It's probably because it's that time of month and I'm very hormonal. I want to eat everything in sight right now.) :lol:

[dormouse]

Oh, hmm, I didn't see that first post about the rennet. I am sure they were only referring to the cheese on food rather than the cream cheese in the cakes, but that still leaves us with no information about the cream cheese.

I got excited too soon.

[Princess Peach]

Most, if not all, of the cheesecakes anywhere have gelatin in them. They are like marshmallows - they cannot be made without gelatin.




That is very much not true. A good, baked cheesecake, a good cheesecake, should not have gelatine. Lots of cheaper, or low quality, 'fridged cheesecake has gelatine but you go to a proper bakery, one where they actually know how to cook and not just knock out mass produced junk, and you will get gelatine-free cake.

[4EverGrounded]

cream cheese typically doesn't contain animal rennet. :) At least I hope it doesn't...I don't think it does either, but I can't find the ingredients online.

[danakscully64]

I don't think it does either, but I can't find the ingredients online.

The one I buy at the store is always safe, different brands too.