Formula updates are a frequent occurrence with Daiya, but this one is a little bigger than usual. Every aspect of dairy-free Daiya Mac & Cheese has undergone some sort of transition. For starters, it’s now called “Mac & Cheese” instead of Deluxe “Mac & Cheeze.” They also come in flavors like Cheddar, instead of “Cheddar-Style.” These are small but very bold moves for non-dairy branding. They’re also sourcing different gluten-free noodles and have completely reformulated the sauce with a new oat based recipe. We have full details on the ingredient changes below.
Daiya Oat Mac & Cheese replaces their Deluxe Mac & Cheeze Recipes
It isn’t mentioned on the package, but the old Deluxe boxes contained a brown rice pasta, while the new versions have pasta made from a brown and white rice blend. As for the sauce, they’ve added oat flour, but removed all of the following ingredients: canola oil, potato protein, titanium dioxide, and the vitamin B12 fortification. This is an important note for vegans, since Daiya Mac & Cheese may no longer be a notable source of vitamin B12. Here’s a quick guide to the ingredients and baseline nutrition facts.
Cheddar (made with Oat)
Ingredients:Â rice pasta (white rice, brown rice), filtered water, coconut oil, expeller pressed safflower oil, oat flour, tapioca starch, less than 2% of: salt, pea protein, cane sugar, annatto (for color), onion, yeast extract, tricalcium phosphate, gum arabic, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors.
Nutrition (per 1/3 package; about 1 cup cooked): 290 calories, 8g fat, 580mg sodium, 50g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Alfredo (made with Oat)
Ingredients:Â filtered water, coconut oil, expeller pressed safflower oil, oat flour, tapioca starch, less than 2% of: salt, pea protein, cane sugar, onion, garlic, black pepper, parsley, tricalcium phosphate, gum arabic, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors.
Nutrition (per 1/3 package; about 1 cup cooked): 290 calories, 8g fat, 580mg sodium, 50g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Other Flavors of Daiya Mac & Cheese (with Oat Milk)
Four Cheese with Herbs is reportedly returning with the new Daiya Mac & Cheese line, but there is no word yet on if any other flavors will make the transition.
More Facts on Daiya Mac & Cheese (with Oat Milk)
- Price: $4.99 per 10.6-ounce package
- Availability: Daiya Mac & Cheese is sold at Target, Walmart, and many other mainstream and natural grocers in the U.S. and Canada.
- Certifications: Daiya Mac & Cheese is Non-GMO Verified.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya Mac & Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Daiya 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.Â
Why?
Most people with celiac or gluten intolerance can not tolerate oats, even gluten free ones. I can no longer eat this. It was always my go to. Please DO NOT ruin the cheese too!!!
WHY the CHANGE
We are dairy free and Gluten Free, my family has enjoyed your products until now. We won’t be able to use them with the change to OAT milk.
Will need to look for an alternative.
Overly salty
New oat milk sauce was super salty and had not a good flavor and oil was sitting on top unlike the old recipe really sad and quite unfortunate for daiya to reformulate to this. Loved the old recipe! The old recipe was super good and my favorite I always buy it multiple times a month.