In 2022, the classic line of Daiya Shreds was officially retired. The company is now focusing all of their cheesy energies on the Daiya Cutting Board Shreds.
Not to be confused with the newer Daiya Cutting Board Shreds, the classic line of Daiya Shreds has been around for many, many years. It’s been reformulated on several occasions, but still comes in two traditional flavors that can be found in many grocers.
Dairy-free cheese is a very particular thing. Many tasters will covet a certain alternative while others may loathe it. But love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the mainstay popularity of Daiya Shreds dairy-free cheese alternatives over the years.
Daiya Shreds are the Classic Dairy-Free Cheese Alternatives
As one of the few top allergen-free alternatives, the Daiya Shreds received our top pizza-performing rank. Also, it does add easy, cheesy appeal to many recipes. It whisks into sauces and despite its rather staunch appearance, it actually melts atop many dishes with relative ease. You can see how Daiya Shreds melt in my “Irish Nachos” photo below.
But let us know what you think of them. Leave your own rating and review below! It helps others make an informed purchasing decision.
Mozzarella Style
Ingredients: filtered water, tapioca flour, expeller pressed non-GMO canola and/or safflower oil, coconut oil, pea protein, salt, vegan natural flavours, inactive yeast, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid (vegan, for flavour), titanium dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral).
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 90 calories, 6g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
Cheddar Style
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 90 calories, 6g fat, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
More Allergen Notes
The following information is from Daiya Foods:
We have our own dedicated production facility except for Daiya pizzas, Cheezy Mac, Cheezecakes and dairy-free Dressings to eliminate any chances for cross-contamination. Our pizzas, Cheezy Mac, Cheezecakes and dairy-free Dressings are manufactured in another facility where we have an allergen program in place to prevent any cross contamination with dairy ingredients.
Discontinued Flavors
The Pepperjack and Classic Blend (mozzarella-cheddar combo) of Daiya Shreds were discontinued. However, they do offer a Monterey Jack variety of the Daiya Cutting Board Shreds.
More Facts on Daiya Shreds
- Price: $4.99 per 8-ounce bag
- Availability: Daiya Shreds are sold at major grocers, like Whole Foods, Safeway, and Walmart, in the U.S. and Canada.
- Certifications: Daiya Shreds are Certified Kosher Parve and Certified Vegan. The have been going through Non-GMO verification and do use only non-GMO ingredients.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya 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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Too strong
Fresh brothers uses daiya. It just has a very distinct flavor and often over used which is just too strong.
Awesome
The Daiya Shreds are so awesome I can hardly stand it. The Mozzarella Syle, anyway – have not tried the cheddar style yet. It’s melty and it stays melted for pizza that’s just wonderful. Even my husband who does not need to be dairy free admits that this stuff is really good. I just love it!
Mostly tastes like damp rubber but like not in a good way
Not good. I don’t know why you’d want fake cheese because it’s just always bad. But anyways, if you’re looking for a winner, this isn’t it.
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Thanks for your review. After being dragged kicking and screaming to a vegan Mexican restaurant recently, I (with much chagrin) fell in love with vegan cooking. I wanted to try and replicate a dish I had at the restaurant, so on your review I picked up some Pepper Jack Daiya shreds. I love the stuff! I like how it melts and stays melted. Best if all is how it kind of sticks to your teeth like real cheese does. I didn’t mind the mild taste, as I brought a lot of flavor into the dish.
That’s great! I’m so glad it worked out well for you Joshua and happy I could help.
Yuck, I am not sure why everyone loves this stuff. My husband is allergic to dairy but after trying Daiya slices and shreds, we are both begging for real cheese. The cheddar slices tasted so awfully fake, but they did have a slight melty consistency that looked good. They were edible but I definitely won’t buy them again. The pepperjack shreds completely ruined the tacos I put them on. I wasn’t expecting them to taste like real cheese but I at least hoped they would be palatable. Pretty disappointed and if this is the best option I am feeling discouraged.
These two options are more popular ->
https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/field-roast-vegan-chao-cheese-slices
https://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/follow-your-heart-cheese-alternative (NOT the vegan gourmet line)
Very tasty I was skeptical I didn’t think it would taste that good but it’s very very good and I recommend this to anybody who needs a dairy alternative
Thanks for sharing this Rebecca!
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I had to go dairy-free because I’m allergic to casein. Daiya shreds do not melt. I’ve tried it and it does not melt. It releases an oil and oily flavour and that’s it. It tastes horrible. I had to scrape it off my pizza. Maybe it’s the Daiya in Canada that’s so gross? I don’t know. Daiya slices for grilled cheese on the other hand is amazing!
They have new shreds coming out Yasmeen that do melt! You can see the details on all of the new products here -> http://www.godairyfree.org/news/daiya-grilled-cheese-bagel – the new shreds will be a completely separate line, called “Cutting Board Shreds”. They should start hitting shelves within a few months.
Would be good if you would leave a comment on what stores carry this.
That would be far beyond the scope of what I can cover! They have a store locator here (sold at thousands of stores) – http://daiyafoods.com/find-us/where-to-buy/
Since going dairy-free, my kids have really missed pizza. We’re going to have to try the Daiya shreds on a homemade (gluten free) pizza. Thank you.
This is my go to cheese for everything. It melts to stringy and is easily available where I live and the other brands are harder to find
Perfect for pizza! Melts well and tastes delicious. I can hardly tell it’s not real cheese. Even my non-vegan boyfriend couldn’t tell the difference. I highly recommend this product.
This is my go to cheese for EVERYTHING. Since removing dairy from my diet, I have missed cheese. Now that I’ve found Daiya, my life is changed for the better! 🙂
Love this stuff!
So glad it’s filling the void for you Jen!
We have been using Daiya dairy alternatives for a few years now and they were a life-saver when we first needed to ditch gluten and dairy! My son has a VERY selective palette and his meals of choice were dominated by pizza, mac and cheese and nachos – hmmm….can you see an issue? Anyway, Daiya products offered us the opportunity to make delicious alternatives and therefore survive moving to a new dietary lifestyle! We have used most of the shreds, wedges and spreads and enjoyed them immensely.
That does sound like a clue 🙂 I’m glad you have found some alternatives that work so well for you and your son.
Thanks for the great review. I absolutely love Daiya Vegan Cheese Alternative. I’ve tried several brands but this one is my favorite. I also love how it’s soy free since I can’t have soy and so many other brands have soy in them. It also melts really well. My favorite flavor is the pepper jack. Mozzarella is the most versatile and can be used in so many dishes from pizza to lasagna.