Giving up dairy? With vegan cheese you won't miss a thing!

"I could never give up cheese!"

Many non-vegans love dairy cheese so much, it holds them back from going vegan. Even plenty of vegans say that cheese is one of the things they miss most. Vegan may mean dairy-free, but it doesn’t mean you have to go cheese-free!

While it was quite difficult to find good vegan cheese in regular shops a few years ago, these days there is a whole variety of non-dairy products to choose from. Vegans no longer have to miss out on the creamy goodness, whether it's a slice in your sandwich or a cheesy sauce on your pasta. Now you can easily get your favourite dairy-free products without leaving the comfort of your home, by shopping for vegan cheese online.

The dairy-free market is growing fast. There are countless ethical companies making delicious non-dairy alternatives for us to enjoy without compromising our values. With so much demand and more and more competition, dairy-free companies are getting creative to make top quality vegan cheese that tastes, looks, smells and melts just like the traditional stuff.

In the past you'd have to venture into a health foods shop to find vegan dairy-alternatives. Now you can find them in most supermarkets and better yet, online! Vegan slices are available in many different flavours, delivering on both price and taste. Non-dairy cheese slices are perfect for sandwiches or on toast.

Making a sandwich with a rich, smoky taste? Try Follow Your Heart's Gouda Style Slices. Want creamy vegan mac & cheese for dinner? Go for Green Vie Cheddar Falvour Slices.

Cheddar and Gouda style cheese are popular dairy-free alternatives, typically made from coconut oil and beta carotene. Like regular cheddar slices, you can use this vegan alternative on toast, sandwiches and burgers. They taste, feel and melt like real cheese. The Greek company Violife is one of the most popular producers of non-dairy cheese blocks.

 

Soft cheeses are wonderfully smooth and creamy. They make a great topping for a perfect morning vegan toast or bagel. Koko Dairy Free alternative to soft cream cheese is completely dairy-free. It contains fewer calories and less fat than full-fat dairy cream cheese. Even better, it contains more calcium, vitamins D2 and B12, and is free from artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

Garlic & Herb Creamy Sheese is an award-winning vegan cheese product. It tastes great on toasted bagels, muffins and toast. Stir it into your favourite sauce or soup to make it creamy and thick. You can use Garlic & Herb instead of margarine in mashed potato, asparagus or peas. It gives your pasta recipes a new lease on life and transforms your pies. Bute Island Foods have spent the past 20 years perfecting their Sheese recipe, with fantastic results to show for it!

Tofutti is another wildly popular vegan company, delivering soya-based dairy-free products for 40 years. Tofutti Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic cheese spread is one of their soya-free options, made with a blend of vegetable proteins. It’s ideal for bagels, sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

Every vegan needs a good non-dairy cheese that melts, with a real cheesy taste and texture. MozzaRisella is an organic plant-based cheese that’s made from rice, making it naturally free from lactose and allergens. Cashewsan by Happy Cheeze is a vegan alternative to parmesan made of cashews, yeast flakes, rock salt and vegan aromas. It will add the final touch to Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, lasagne and traditional gratin.

If you're willing to spend more money on dairy alternatives, then you need to try artisan vegan cheese. The best vegan cheeses are made of cashews and other nuts – hand-made delicacies that are worth every penny. They are produced in a traditional way with no preservatives, stabilisers, artificial ingredients or additives of any kind. They contain no gluten, no casein, no soy, no yeast and are lactose-free. British company Nutcrafter Creamery offer dairy-free cheese that is low in fat, sodium, calories and cholesterol, while being high in iron and vegetable protein, undoubtedly a healthier alternative for all cheese lovers. Mouse's Favourite offer artisan vegan cheese made of organic cashew nuts that look and taste like real Camembert. It was awarded Best Dairy-Free Cheese at the PETA Vegan Food Awards 2017.

Artisan vegan cheeses are creamy, nutritious and delicious. Now you can prepare a delicious vegan cheese board to impress 

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or maybe even fool 

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your non-vegan guests! Buon Appetito!