Cheese

In order to produce milk, dairy cows have to give birth to a calf every year. Most baby ('bobby') calves are separated from their mothers within 12 hours of birth. Every year 700,000 calves as young as five days old are sold, to be killed and processed as young veal for human consumption, hides for leather and pharmaceutical by-products.  [Animals Australia]

This product type is likely to contain sorbates (additive numbers 200 - 203), associated with asthma, eczema, contact dermatitis, eye irritation, nasal irritation and burning mouth syndrome and the full range of food intolerance reactions including irritable bowel symptoms and children's behaviour problems. Sorbates are commonly found in cheese and cheese based products, dips, and drinks.  [Fedup]

Over-consumption of salt (sodium) can lead to high blood pressure which in turn leads to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The average sodium intake per day is 2,400mg, however, the National Health and Medical Research Centre's (NHMRC) advises that Australian adults should aim to consume no more than 1,600mg in order to prevent chronic disease, while 460-920mg is an adequate adult intake for good health.  [Better Health - salt]

Saturated fat has been associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. In Australia, our current intake of saturated fat is about 12.5 per cent of total energy intake, higher than the recommended maximum level of 10 per cent.

Dairy product, rennet, pepsin derived from animals. Soy Cheese commonly contains casein (a milk protein) to help them melt.  Alternatives: Cheezly, Toffuti (Information compiled by Aduki)