I really love cheese, always have – but these days I prefer not to consume dairy. I have tried many different vegan cheeses, some good, some bland and some AMAZING! I have either met or conversed over social media with the people who make these yummy products in Australia and all of them were gracious and friendly – which means a lot to me. They are all passionate about what they do and in creating something that isn’t just tasty, but also healthy and kind to the planet. Check out their websites listed below for their other delicious products which I also love (especially Kehoes Kimchi, Peace Love and Vegetables Kraut and Botanical Cuisine raw pesto!).
Peace Love and Vegetables Probiotic Cashew Cheese
Organic: Yes
Made: Bryon Bay, NSW
Texture: Creamy
Flavour: Tangy, seasoned with dill
Soy: No
Use on: Amazing on steamed broccoli, on top of Mexican dishes, as a dip
Shelf Life: Lasts in the fridge for up to 5 days, doesn’t freeze well
9/10
http://www.peaceloveandvegetables.com.au/
Botanical Cuisine Cashew Cheese
Organic: Yes
From: Melbourne, Vic
Texture: Very creamy
Flavour: Tangy, full of flavour
Soy: No
Use on: I love this on toast or biscuits with vegemite or as a dip with chips
Shelf Life: Lasts in the fridge for up to 7 days but freezes well
10/10
http://botanicalcuisine.com/
AVS Organics Almond Feta with Rosemary & Garlic
Organic: Yes
From: Melbourne, Vic
Texture: Firm but crumbles like feta
Flavour: Full of flavour, a little goes a long way
Soy: No
Use on: I use this in risotto or through pasta
Shelf Life: Lasts in the fridge for up to 14 days but freezes well
10/10
http://avsorganicfoods.com.au/
Damona Almond Feta
Organic: Yes – Biodynamic, even better!
From: Melbourne, Vic
Texture: Firm but crumbles like feta, creamy
Flavour: Full of flavour with a lemon and pepper tang
Soy: No
Use on: I use this in risotto or through pasta, excellent on toast or biscuits
Shelf Life: Lasts in the fridge for up to 14 days but freezes well
10/10
http://www.damona.com.au/index.html
Damona Pepperjack with Fried Red & Green Chilli
Organic: Mostly
From: Melbourne, Vic
Texture: Creamy
Flavour: At first I thought it was just ok, but then I ate almost the entire block in one go…
Soy: Yes
Use on: Stunning on crackers!
Shelf Life: No idea, I ate it too fast hehe
8/10
http://www.damona.com.au/index.html
Notzarella
Organic: No
From: Ashmore, Qld
Texture: Like firm tofu, then melts like normal cheese
Flavour: Salty in a good way
Soy: Yes
Use on: Grated on a pizza or lasagne
Shelf Life: I grate the whole block, use what I need and freeze the rest
9/10
http://notzarella.com.au/
Daiya Shreds
Organic: No
From: USA
Texture: Melts well, like a cheesy sauce
Flavour: Not punchy in flavour, but the texture makes up for it
Soy: Yes
Use on: On top of pizza or lasagne
Shelf Life: I keep in the freezer
8/10
https://daiyafoods.com/
Kehoes Tasty Cream Cheese
Organic: Yes
From: Brisbane, Qld
Texture: Very creamy, just like cream cheese
Flavour: Slightly tangy with an onion twang
Soy: No
Use on: Mixed through pasta, on a wrap, on toast
Shelf Life: 5 days in the fridge
9/10
http://kehoeskitchen.com/
Sprout & Kernel
Organic: Yes
From: Sydney, NSW
Texture: Firm, creamy
Flavour: Not full of flavour but sometimes that’s just what I want when I eat cheese with vegemite
Soy: No
Use on: On toast or biscuits
Shelf Life: 5 days in the fridge
8/10
https://www.sproutandkernel.com/
Green Vie Grated Parmesan
Organic: No
From: Cyprus
Texture: Like grated plastic cheese
Flavour: Very similar to real parmesan
Soy: No
Use on: Pasta
Shelf Life: I’ve had mine for weeks in the fridge
9/10
http://www.greenviefoods.com/
Green Vie Cheddar
Organic: No
From: Cyprus
Texture: Like actual plastic, very firm like real cheese
Flavour: Absolutely none – looks, tastes and feels like plastic
Soy: No
Use on: Sandwich or grated and melts quite well
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge (not sure that’s a good thing!)
2/10
http://www.greenviefoods.com/
Oliana Tasty Slices
Organic: No
From: Thomastown, Vic
Texture: Hard like real cheese
Flavour: Close to a very mild normal dairy cheese
Soy: No
Use on: On top of toast
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge
6/10
https://olianafoods.com.au/products/
Biocheese
Organic: No
From: Greece
Texture: Hard like real cheese
Flavour: Not a lot of flavour
Soy: No
Use on: On top of toast
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge
3/10
http://www.mylifebio.net.au/
Vegusto Mild
Organic: No
From: Switzerland
Texture: Firm and creamy
Flavour: I always have this one in the fridge because it tastes like real cheese!
Soy: No
Use on: On toast, in a wrap, grated on everything!
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge
10/10
https://vegusto.co.uk/
Vegusto Melty
Organic: No
From: Switzerland
Texture: Soft and creamy
Flavour: Mild and flavoursome
Soy: No
Use on: On top of pizza, or in Mexican dishes – melts really soft and creamy
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge or I freeze it
9/10
https://vegusto.co.uk/
Angel Food Parmesan
Organic: No
From: New Zealand
Texture: Same as the long life dairy parmesan
Flavour: Very punchy, too salty – a tiny bit goes a very long way
Soy: No
Use on: Pasta
Shelf Life: Keeps weeks in the fridge
5/10
http://www.angelfood.co.nz/product/angel-food-dairy-free-parmesan-alternative/
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