Is reblochon vegan?

Reblochon is a French cow's milk cheese from the Savoie region of the French Alps, taking its name from the Savoyard verb "reblocher," which means "to pinch the cow's udder again." It is produced from raw whole milk obtained during a second milking. The milk is curdled using animal rennet, pressed into flat round disks, regularly washed, and cellar-aged for several weeks until it develops a soft texture and a thin, orange-pink rind.

On ingredient labels, reblochon appears mainly in specialty dairy offerings, frozen or refrigerated gratins, savory tarts, and traditional Alpine prepared meals, most notably tartiflette.

Reblochon is not vegan because it is entirely derived from animals. It requires milk from cows and utilizes calf rennet to curdle the dairy, both of which are animal products. Protected designation rules strictly mandate these animal-based components for authentic production, meaning any food product listing reblochon is unsuitable for a vegan diet.