While it melts like a dream, it is also delicious while cold and has the same texture as a slice of dairy cheese straight from the fridge. Thanks to the fermented tofu, there's a creaminess to the cheese's finish, and it doesn't leave that oily flavor that's all too common when cooking with other brands of vegan cheese, she added. "With a flavor like a sweet and mild cheddar, and a soft texture that melts easily, it’s obvious why Chao has been popular among vegans for years," our tester says. Swap it with dairy cheddar in things like patty melts or a good old-fashioned grilled cheese and you'll barely notice a difference. This vegan cheddar is made from coconut oil and fermented tofu.
Plus, you can feel good about the environmental impact of what you’re eating-while palm oil is one of the ingredients, that palm fruit oil is sustainably grown and harvested from Rainforest Alliance-certified farms in South America (never in orangutan habitats).īase: Palm oil | Labels: Soy-free | Certifications: Veganįor non-GMO and vegan cheddar that can take the place of the dairy stuff from your childhood in all the classic dishes, go with the Field Roast Chao Creamy Original Slices. The flavor is rich and creamy with a nutty finish reminiscent of classic cheddar, despite there being no nuts in the ingredients list. They both melt well in hot dishes and hold up when served cold. They are also great on something like taco dip or salads that need a kick of flavor.Īccording to our tester, these shreds are the perfect size and don’t stick or clump together in the bag. The Follow Your Heart Cheddar Shreds can be substituted wherever you need a properly melty vegan cheese situation. If you’re looking, though, for plant-based cheddar shreds that mimic exactly the beloved yellow cheddar of your childhood, congratulations-you’ve found it. If you’re looking for a shortlist of ingredients, look elsewhere. This is creamy with a slight tang and tastes great paired with savory or sweet accompaniments."īase: Cashew | Labels: Organic, non-GMO, palm-oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free | Certifications: Plant-based "Make sure to slice this straight out of the fridge, as the texture may not hold up at room temperature. "This is soft, just like the real dairy counterpart, and melts easily onto pizza while also holding up well in caprese salads," our tester says. It doesn’t grate as well as some others (that’s not really the point of this one), but if you decide to make it your staple mozzarella, try freezing before grating. One reviewer says it’s "the best vegan cheese I've tried, and I've tried a ton." If you’re missing mozzarella balls for use on pizza, caprese salad, or on a cheese board, this will be just the thing. For those times, there’s Miyoko's Classic Fresh Italian Style Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, made with organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and soy-free ingredients.
Sometimes, shredded mozzarella just won’t do.
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