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Grange Farm also do a really good veggie Parmesan - Tesco used to sell it, but I've stopped shopping there so couldn't tell you if they still do. I think Sainsburys may sell it and the Waitrose sell the Castelli brand I think.

If you're anywhere near Winchester though - get to the Farmer's Market where they sell the Grange Farm stuff - it's a really good substitute (but doesn't seem to grill that well - goes a bit plasticky)

Yes Braces, the one I get is from Tesco, unfortunately it is not always available so I buy it when it is and make sure the use by dates are good (don't really like freezing it) It is supplied by Castelli.

Tescos sell an English, vegetarian parmesan-style cheese. It's very good.

I think most of them are these days as they found a substitute for the rennet. But you know what the majestic PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO is like, not likely to change it's ways

Thanks Fantasia - just shows how little I know about cheeses - I presumed all cheeses were 'vegetarian'.

I get a vegetarian version if I can, but it isn't always easy. The only reason Sonia is that tradiional parmesan contains rennet which is taken from the stomach of newly born or very young animals, normally calves. That is why vegetarians are not keen on it!