Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Pinterest Twitter Instagram RSS Facebook
    Buy GO DAIRY FREE and EAT DAIRY FREE today!
    Go Dairy Free
    • Need to Know
      • Newbies Start Here!
      • Take the Challenge!
      • Dairy-Free FAQs
      • Latest News
      • Milk Allergies
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Other Health Issues
      • Testimonials
      • Calcium Guide
      • Holidays & More
      • Best Books
      • The Community
    • Recipes
      • Recipes by Category
        • Alisa’s Recipes
        • Sarah’s Recipes
        • Appetizers
        • Beverages
        • Bread
        • Breakfast
        • Cheese Substitutes
        • Condiments & Dressings
        • Cream Substitutes
        • Desserts
        • Entrees
        • Kids Can Cook
        • Milk Substitutes
        • Pasta
        • Salad
        • Sandwiches
        • Sauces
        • Sides
        • Snacks
        • Soup
      • Full Dairy-Free Recipe Index
      • Gluten-Free Recipe Index
      • Vegan Recipe Index
    • Reviews
      • Dairy Substitutes
        • Butter
        • Cheese
        • Cream
        • Creamer
        • Dessert Toppings
        • Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Novelties
        • Milk
        • Yogurt
        • More Kitchen Essentials
      • Sweets & Snacks
        • Protein Shakes
        • More Creamy Beverages
        • Snack & Protein Bars
        • More Snacks
        • Chocolate
        • Cookie Dough
        • Cookies & Brownies
        • Pies & Cakes
        • Pudding & Mousse
        • More Sweet Treats
      • Meal Makers
        • Baking Mixes
        • Bread Products
        • Breakfast Pastries
        • Cereal & Granola
        • Cheesy Pasta & Rice
        • Frozen Pizza
        • More Entrees
        • Dip and Spreads
        • Salad Dressing
        • Sauces
      • All Product Reviews
        • New Product Reviews!
        • Browse by Product Type
        • Full Review Index
        • Gluten-Free Review Index
        • Vegan Review Index
    • Grocery Guide
      • Alisa’s Dairy-Free Kitchen
      • Brands We Love
      • Dairy Substitutes
      • Dairy Ingredient List
      • Understanding Food Labels
      • No Dairy Product Lists
      • Ordering Specialty Foods
      • Best Grocery Stores
    • Eating Out
      • Fast Food Listings
      • Recommended Restaurants
    • My Books!
      • Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition (best seller!)
      • Eat Dairy Free 1st Edition (full color!)
      • eBooks & Printables
      • Book Supplements & Resources
    • About Us
      • Meet Us
      • Contact Us
      • Join Us
      • Work With Us
    Go Dairy Free
    You are at:Home»Product Reviews»Dairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews»CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces are Boldly Vegan and Paleo

    CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces are Boldly Vegan and Paleo

    4
    By Alisa Fleming on December 28, 2019 Dairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews, Dairy-Free Sauce Reviews, Product Reviews

    Strangely enough, I’m not someone who misses or craves cheese, but I do love taste-testing dairy-free cheesy sauces. They each have their own flavor and consistency nuances. And the rising paleo demand has brought even more interesting options to the table, like CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces. These jarred creations are wholesome blends that actually list pumpkin as one of the first ingredients!

    Please note that some of the pictures below are my own, and were taken before a packaging change. The photo immediately below and the ones next to the ingredients show the current jars. But I’ve left my photos up since they show what the “cheese” itself looks like.

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...

    Tasting Notes for CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces

    Unlike many cheesy sauces, CORE + RIND doesn’t tend to thin when when heated. It stays quite thick and hearty, but can easily be thinned with water or unsweetened milk beverage, if desired. Both varieties have a spoonable, dippable consistency that clings marvelously to pasta, rice, and veggies.

    Original

    A lot of the cheesy sauces I’ve tried recently don’t have enough punch to shine in pasta. But CORE + RIND Original is bold and intriguing. It’s a very mustard-forward sauce, which we liked. I didn’t think it tasted very cheesy, but Tony thought it did. Either way, it has a unique, full-bodied flavor and creamy finish that is quite versatile.

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...Ingredients: water, pumpkin, cashews, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, sea salt, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder.

    Nutrition (per 1/3 cup): 60 calories, 4g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 3g protein.*

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...

    Spicy Chipotle

    Wow, this has a serious flavor punch! It reminds me of cheesy sauce and spicy salsa blended together into a smooth, thick sauce or dip. I used it to make some Mexican-style rice with roasted zucchini, black beans, and corn, which was husband approved. But it would also be marvelous on nachos, or perhaps in other Mexican-inspired dishes, like enchiladas.

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...Ingredients: water, pumpkin, cashews, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, sea salt, tomato paste, chipotle chili pepper powder, chili powder (chili pepper, paprika, black pepper), garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder.

    Nutrition (per 1/3 cup): 60 calories, 4g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 3g protein.*

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...

    Smoky

    Wow, this has a serious flavor punch! It reminds me of cheesy sauce and spicy salsa blended together into a smooth, thick sauce or dip. I used it to make some Mexican-style rice with roasted zucchini, black beans, and corn, which was husband approved. But it would also be marvelous on nachos, or perhaps in other Mexican-inspired dishes, like enchiladas.

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...Ingredients: water, pumpkin, cashews, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, mustard seed, sea salt, tomato paste, paprika, garlic powder, natural liquid smoke, onion powder, turmeric powder.

    Nutrition (per 1/3 cup): 60 calories, 4g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 3g protein.*

    Core + Rind Cashew Cheesy Sauces - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, organic - full review, ingredients, and more ...

    The Facts on CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces

    • Price: $12.99 per 14-ounce glass jar.
    • Availability: CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces are available at Sprouts and other select natural food stores in the U.S. You can also order direct from the Core + Rind website or via Amazon.
    • Certifications: CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces are labeled as organic, paleo, and vegan, but I don’t believe they are certified.
    • Dietary Notes: By ingredients, CORE + RIND Cashew Cheesy Sauces are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.*
    • For More Product Information: Visit the CORE + RIND website at www.coreandrind.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. 

    Average Reader Review

    2.7
    Rated 2.7 out of 5
    2.7 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)
    Excellent0%
    Very good34%
    Average33%
    Poor0%
    Terrible33%

    Leave Your Rating & Review for This Product

    What Others Are Saying ...

    not cheesy

    Rated 1 out of 5
    December 14, 2022

    This is just too heavy with vinegar and mustard.

    Avatar for Tony
    Tony

    The spicy one

    Rated 3 out of 5
    December 1, 2022

    It doesn’t taste anything like cheese, but it’s tasty.

    Avatar for Eleanor
    Eleanor

    Mustard-forward Sauces

    Rated 4 out of 5
    December 29, 2019

    We thought these sauces were delicious in their own right. They were more mustard than “cheesy” but still added nice bold flavor to dishes and were nice with chips.

    Avatar for Alisa Fleming
    Alisa Fleming
    Alisa Fleming
    • Website

    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    Related Posts

    Dairy-Free Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe - creamy, cheesy, rich, and fulfilling. Optionally gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free. Plant-based nd vegan-friendly.

    Dairy-Free Stuffed Mushrooms with Perfect Cheesy Creamy Flavor

    Pizza Pizza Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options

    Pizza Pizza has the Biggest Dairy-Free & Vegan Menus Around

    Over 50 Dairy-Free Valentine's Day Treats you can Buy at the Store with Allergen Notes and Vegan Options!

    50 Dairy-Free Valentine’s Day Treats you can Buy at the Store

    4 Comments

    1. Emily Kyle on July 11, 2018 5:06 am

      I love that this sauce doesn’t thin when heated, that’s always been a struggle. I can’t wait to try out the chiptole flavor!

      • Alisa Fleming on July 11, 2018 1:52 pm

        A definite plus!

    2. Jessica Levinson on July 9, 2018 6:22 pm

      Thanks for the review! These sound like great sauces!

      • Alisa Fleming on July 11, 2018 1:53 pm

        Of course, and they are very cool!

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free Living
    Dairy-Free Queso Recipe that's Kindly Allergy-Friendly and Truly Plant-Based - nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sesame-free, vegan, and even oil-free. From Dreena's Kind Kitchen Cookbook

    Dairy-Free Queso that’s Kindly Nut-Free and Truly Plant-Based

    Dairy-Free Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe that's almost too Good to be True! Served with new Enjoy Life Lentil Chip flavors. All naturally vegan, gluten-free, top allergen-free, nutritious, and delicious.

    Caramelized Onion Dip for Your Favorite New Dairy-Free Chips

    Enjoy Life FoodsFames Chocolates. From Brooklyn with loveEat dairy free bookChocolate Emporium
    Go Dairy Free is the leading website for information on the dairy-free diet. We share dairy-free recipes, product reviews, news, recommendations and health guides to aide those with milk allergies, lactose intolerance or a general need or desire to live without dairy. Dairy-free does include milk-free, lactose-free, casein-free and whey-free, too! We also offer ample resources for gluten-free, soy-free, food allergy, vegan and paleo diets. Please note that ingredients, processes and products are subject to change by a manufacturer at any time. All foods and products should be considered at risk for cross-contamination with milk and other allergens. Always contact the manufacturer prior to consumption. Disclaimer - All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy Go Dairy Free © 2005-2022 Fleming Marrs Inc.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.