Many people don’t realize that Daiya Foods came out with a second line of dairy-free cheese shreds a couple of years ago. Don’t worry, their classic shreds are still available. They met with too much backlash when they underwent formula changes previously, so they decided to keep those around and leave them as is. But they’ve added Daiya Cutting Board Shreds to their product line, which have a very different formula, and are being adopted by a lot of restaurants.
The packaging of the two dairy-free cheese shred lines is very similar. But the Cutting Board Shreds have a food image on the front and a “Cutting Board” label on the top of the package.
Daiya Cutting Board Shreds are the Dairy-Free Cheese that Melts
We tried Daiya Cutting Board Shreds and were impressed with the “melt.” They get quite ooey and gooey atop nachos, pasta, pizza, and more, but are a little sticky too.
Unlike their Classic Shreds, Daiya Cutting Board Shreds are also made without pea protein. So they are a better option for most with a peanut allergy who have cross-reactivity issues.
The flavor seemed on par with their Classic Shreds for us. Both tasted good, in small doses. We found that using a light hand when sprinkling added enough cheesy flavor without overwhelming the dish. But tell us what you think! Once you’ve tried them, leave your own rating and review below.
Cheddar
Ingredients: filtered water, tapioca starch, coconut oil, non-GMO expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, vegan natural flavors, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, potato maltodextrin, potato protein isolate, lactic acid (vegan), konjac gum, xanthan gum, yeast extract, annatto (color), turmeric (color), inactive yeast, potassium chloride.*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 70 calories, 5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with 10% Calcium RDA.*
Mozzarella
Ingredients: filtered water, tapioca starch, coconut oil, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, vegan natural flavors, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, potato maltodextrin, potato protein isolate, lactic acid (vegan), konjac gum, xanthan gum, yeast extract, fruit and/or vegetable juice (color).*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 80 calories, 5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with 10% Calcium RDA.*
Pepperjack
Ingredients: filtered water, tapioca starch, coconut oil, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, vegan natural flavors, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, potato maltodextrin, potato protein isolate, lactic acid(vegan), konjac gum, xanthan gum, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, yeast extract.*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 80 calories, 5g fat, 8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with 10% Calcium RDA.*
Additional Allergen Notes*
Some Daiya products are made in a shared facility with dairy-containing products. But their shreds are reportedly made in their own dairy-free, allergy-friendly facility. They also test for the presence of gluten.
More Facts on Daiya Cutting Board Shreds
Price: $4.99 per 7.1-ounce package
Availability: Daiya Cutting Board Shreds are sold at major grocers like Safeway, Publix, and Target, and at some natural food stores. They’re also available to order in quite a few restaurants. Go to the product finder on their website (below) to see the restaurants near you, too.
Certifications: Daiya Cutting Board Shreds are Certified Vegan, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher Pareve.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya Cutting Board Shreds are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Daiya Foods website at daiyafoods.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.
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What Others Are Saying ...
utter garbage
Might as well sprinkle your food with water starch and oil cause that’s all it tastes like.
Not worth 5 cents much less 5 dollars.
Fabulous
This is the only non dairy cheese I’ve found that melts, tastes like cheese, and doesn’t make me react.
Good but a little sticky and hard to find
My husband and I really enjoyed these shreds. We thought the flavors were great and they really did melt! My only complaint was that it is very sticky. And if you use a lot, it can overwhelm. Use a light hand when sprinkling it on for the first time. It’s also hard to find. Most stores in my area carry the classic Daiya shreds, but the Cutting Board ones aren’t usually available.
Daiya Cutting Board Shreds
I have tried all of their products and I LOVE them. They have opened up a whole new menu for me and my family. There were so many things that I could never have but now I can. It even taste good enough that my non-allergy, cheese eating family members will eat what I cook with Diaya. LOVE it.
