Artisan Vegan Cheese: From Everyday to Gourmet

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A parmesan-like vegan cheese that comes finely grated, this works well on risotto, pasta or other dishes. Swiss-based vegan food maker Vegusto has started to break into the UK market of late and their No Moo Cheeses are proving very popular. Being from Switzerland, these guys even produce vegan cheese specifically for fondue and raclette so – as you could well imagine – it is made to melt very well. They have plenty of other options too, from No Moo Walnut Cheese to No Moo Blue Classic Cheese. Follow Your Heart Dairy An Oxford University study showed that we could actually reduce global farmland by nearly 80% by switching to just growing crops rather than using land to produce animal protein. So there’s huge benefits, it’s not just carbon emissions; we’re talking about land use and water use.

I Am Nut Ok also offers a monthly subscription where adventurous customers can receive a selection of new vegan cheeses to try. Essentially the same as the above but sold pre-grated. Sometimes referred to as “shredded” cheese rather than grated, this can include vegan cheese that can be used for pizza toppings and Parmesan-like grated cheese, amongst others. The Spread Me products from Green Vie include tapioca maltodextrin and water, as well as their usual mix of coconut oil and starch to produce the creamy texture. Reine, it’s French for queen, and this vegan artisanal cheese is fit for one. We’re obsessed with the brand’s Fauxgonzola, Trufflehound, and Smoked Cheddar selections. Get your hands on these gourmet vegan cheeses for your next dinner party, even if it’s a dinner party for one. No judgment at all. With a selection of firm and cream cheeses to choose from, there’s something for everyone – even the fussiest of vegan-sceptics!In our category of “flavoured cheese” we’ve included those to which ingredients have been added that flavour the cheese in a non-cheesy way (e.g. with peppers or chillies that are not used in conventional cheeses like standard cheddar) or which add texture in some way. By using almond milk as the main ingredient of their vegan-friendly cream cheese alternatives, Nush have produced a creamy and tasty product that is much lower in saturated fat than its rivals that use coconut oil. Available in Natural or Chive flavours, this will appeal to the more health conscious among you. To go into detail about what you need to do to create your own vegan-friendly cheese is beyond the scope of this article but we’ll post some information in our vegan recipes section in due course. Top Vegan Cheese Brands in the UK Unlike other artisan vegan cheese brands, Honestly Tasty uses a unique recipe featuring almonds, miso, shea butter and rice bran oil. The essential tools you will need to work with vegan cheese - you will find these easily and without spending too much.

There is little doubt among scientists who study such things that food products made from animals are significantly worse for the environment than those made from plants, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Indeed an extensive research study published in 2014 found that the mean dietary greenhouse gas emissions per 2,000 kcal of meat-eaters were more than double those of vegans and it was 2.5 times as great once adjusted for sex and age. As with their grated Sheese, these come in a few flavours, namely: Mozzarella Style Slices, Mature Cheddar Style Slices, Mild Cheddar Style Slices, and Red Leicester Style Slices.Applewood’s Smoky Vegan Cheese slices are lauded on some vegan forums for their ability to melt well and taste nice at the same time, which could be great when you’re seeking to give your vegan burger an upgrade. Depending on which international cheese authority you believe, there are between 51 and 1,000 different varieties of dairy cheese. These can differ by moisture levels, firmness, country or area of origin, the source of the milk used and how mouldy it is. Like Tyne Chease, I Am Nut OK is one of the higher-end vegan cheese producers to have gained popularity across the UK. As such, some of its products are becoming more widely available in places like TheVeganKind Supermarket. With various gourmet-style plant-based cheeses among their products, they offer everything from a tasty smoky melting vegan cheese to Rigotta – a lemon and thyme vegan ricotta! Nutcrafter The VegNews nominee for best vegan artisanal cheese 2020 uses the same primary ingredients as Violife, but ages its cheeses, resulting in an altogether softer plant-based feta which barely budges when warmed. Why? No casein, the magical enzyme in animal milk that gives traditional dairy cheese its stretch and melt. Knowing exactly what to do as you easily create your own vegan cheese pieces at home using the simplest ingredients and a clear step-by-step process - no more expensive and bland cheese experiments from the store.

Asda have upped their game in recent times and now produce several vegan-friendly cheese options under their own-brand Free From label. At the time of writing these are: Soft Cheese Alternative, Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese Alternative, Garlic & Chive Cheddar Alternative, Grated Mozzarella Alternative, Sliced Mature Cheddar Alternative, Mature Cheddar Alternative. Feeling simply happy as you open the fridge and there it is - your favorite kind of creamy cashew cheese that goes so perfectly with your morning slice of toast or bread.Note that some would argue truffles are not vegan because – despite being fungus which is vegan – they are usually found using animals, which would be viewed as exploitation by many vegans … but make your own mind up on that one. We have one person at Miyoko’s whose sole job is to work on this, and she is forming partnerships with, for example, an economist, so we can understand what the economics will look like. She’s working with an adviser who’s going to be analyzing the environmental impacts of dairy farming and then what happens after the dairy farmer transitions. Generally speaking, there are very few vegan cheeses that would be classed as less healthy than their non-vegan counterparts, but there are plenty – particularly those made with coconut oil – that have roughly similar levels of saturated fat as dairy cheese. On the other hand, those vegan cheeses made from nuts tend to have much lower levels of saturated fats (usually less than half) of non-vegan cheeses. Ultimately, if health is your primary concern, neither vegan nor non-vegan cheese should be top of your list of foods to indulge in. But nut-based cheeses are certainly better for you than dairy options. Ethical Considerations Membership price changes and other changes: from time to time we might review the membership pricing. We will always notify you of any changes in pricing and you will always have the option of cancelling. We will also notify you about any other major changes to the plan that might be made from time to time. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any memberships at our discretion.

Dairy feta cheese is a tough thing to replicate, but the following vegan versions are as close as you can get without having to get animals involved. Cheese Name/BrandThis feta-like vegan cheese has the appearance of the dairy cheese it mimics. It is not quite as crumbly but it’s not bad. The Violife Blue Wedge has a similar texture and could be worth a try too.