Plant-based has become a hot new word for almost anything that is made or derived from plant food. But when I think of plant-based, I think of vegetables, and that is what Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces are made from. They also contain oils and seasonings, but the two key ingredients are potatoes and carrots. And unlike most potato “cheese” recipes, Chee Sauces are made without cashews, or any nuts for that matter.
Chee comes in five squeeze bottle varieties, and can be used as a sauce, dip, or melty dairy-free cheese for burgers, quesadillas, sandwiches, or nachos.
Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces by Bit Baking are Truly Plant-Based
They like things spicy at Bit Baking Co! Chee comes in their original version and four different varieties with some type of hot peppers added.
CheeYeah (original flavor)
Ingredients: potatoes, water, carrots, natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils), filtered water, contains 2% or less of pure salt, natural vegan flavor (from corn, no msg or gluten), sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic, vegetable seasonings (corn maltodextrin, rice flour, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [cabbage, celery, spinach], sugar, natural vegetable flavors, canola oil), xanthan gum, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika.*
Nutrition (per 2-ounce serving): 50 calories, 3g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein.*
CheeHeat (habanero)
Ingredients:Â potatoes, water, carrots, natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils), filtered water, contains 2% or less of pure salt, natural vegan flavor (from corn, no msg or gluten), sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic, vegetable seasonings (corn maltodextrin, rice flour, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [cabbage, celery, spinach], sugar, natural vegetable flavors, canola oil), xanthan gum, mustard powder, garlic powder, habanero, onion powder, paprika, contains less than 1% canclium chloride & edta (natural preservative).*
Nutrition (per 2-ounce serving): 50 calories, 3g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein.*
CheePepp (jalapeno)
Ingredients:Â potatoes, water, carrots, natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils), filtered water, contains 2% or less of pure salt, natural vegan flavor (from corn, no gluten msg or alcohol), sunflower lecithin, vegan source lactic acid, radishes, jalapenos, onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic, vegetable seasoning (corn maltodextrin, rice flour, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [cabbage, celery, spinach], sugar, natural vegetable flavor, canola oil), xanthan gum, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, contains less than 1% of calcium chloride and etda (preservative).*
Nutrition (per 2-ounce serving): 50 calories, 3g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein.*
CheePotle (chipotle)
Ingredients: potatoes, water, carrots, natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils), filtered water, contains 2% or less of pure salt, natural vegan flavor (from corn, no msg or gluten), sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic, vegetable seasonings (corn maltodextrin, rice flour, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [cabbage, celery, spinach], sugar, natural vegetable flavors, canola oil), xanthan gum, mustard powder, garlic powder, chipotle peppers, vinegar, tomato puree, sugar, onion powder, paprika, contains less than 1% canclium chloride & edta (natural preservative).*
Nutrition (per 2-ounce serving): 55 calories, 3g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 1g protein.*
CheeTaco (Mexican-seasoned)
Ingredients:Â potatoes, water, carrots, natural oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils), filtered water, contains 2% or less of pure salt, natural vegan flavor (from corn, no msg or gluten), sunflower lecithin, non-dairy lactic acid, onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, garlic, vegetable seasonings (corn maltodextrin, rice flour, yeast extract, dehydrated vegetables [cabbage, celery, spinach], sugar, natural vegetable flavors, canola oil), xanthan gum, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, cumin, black pepper, contains less than 1% canclium chloride & edta (natural preservative).*
Nutrition (per 2-ounce serving): 50 calories, 3g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein.*
Additional Allergen Notes*
Chee Sauces are “Made in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts in other items.” They are not certified gluten-free, but they “take every precaution to keep our gluten levels under 10ppm (parts per million).” The legal limit for a gluten-free label is 20ppm.
More Facts on Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces
Price: $5 per 8-ounce bottle
Availability: Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces are sold in select natural food stores in the Midwest, and online, via the company’s website below and via Vegan Essentials.
Certifications: Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces are Certified Vegan.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chee Vegan Cheese Sauces is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Chee website at cheeyeah.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.Â