Cheese & Religion

Orthodox Christian Fasting Periods: When Is Cheese Not Allowed?

Orthodox fasting periods often involve dietary restrictions, with cheese not allowed during key times like Great Lent and the Nativity Fast.

Across the world, religious beliefs determine whether you can eat cheese. Let’s take a look at how faith can shape which cheeses are ok.

In this blog post, I will explore what makes cheese kosher and the challenges consumers face when navigating the kosher cheese market.

Cheese may seem like a straightforward choice, but its status as halal can sometimes be less clear. Read on to find out if cheese is halal.