Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese Comes in 3 Flavors and 2 Sizes

Go Veggie has always been a confusing brand, because they sell vegan cheese alternatives, which are dairy-free, and lactose-free cheese alternatives, which are not dairy-free. The packaging looks similar, so you have to look for the “Vegan” label in purple. Fortunately, Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese alternative is their only cream cheese line – they don’t make a “lactose-free” cream cheese.

Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese Comes in 3 Flavors and 2 Sizes

I’ve left my pictures of the Plain and Strawberry cream cheese alternatives below because they show the texture and look of Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese. The packaging has since changed to the green tubs shown here, but the product inside is the same. I held a taste-test with Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese and some other brands, and the notes included here are from those comparison trials.

Classic Plain

Unlike other alternatives that tend to be spiked with a bit too much tang, the Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese is more subdued and firm, but still spreadable, with both the creamy and flavor essence that reminded our tasters most of dairy cream cheese. I had to trust their notes on similarities, but can say that I found it pleasant and quite versatile. That said, because it has a calmer flavor, it wasn’t my top pick for making cream cheese-based frosting or similar desserts. This variety is also available in singles (shown in the Chive & Garlic photo below).

Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, mid-oleic sunflower oil, soy protein concentrate, cornstarch, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, natural vegan flavors, organic locust bean gum, xanthan gum, organic guar gum, vegan culture. contains coconut, soy.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons / 30 grams): 80 calories, 8g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*

Strawberry

Holy moly, is this good! The texture of the Strawberry is rich, creamy, and very similar in consistency to a spreadable dairy-based cream cheese. Though it is quite low in sugars, the cream cheese altenative has a sweet and delightful flavor. In fact, I would liken it to frosting that isn’t sugary. I adored it on graham crackers for dessert and rice cakes with my morning tea.

Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, mid-oleic sunflower oil, organic cane sugar, strawberries, soy protein concentrate, cornstarch, natural vegan flavors, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, organic locust bean gum, xanthan gum, organic guar gum, fruit and vegetable juice (for color), vegan culture. contains coconut, soy.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons / 30 grams): 90 calories, 7g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 3g sugars, 1g protein.*

Chive & Garlic

This flavor was very similar in texture and taste to the Plain, but with flavorful savory nuances that were pretty spot on. I loved that it wasn’t overly garlicky and thought it perfect on crackers, vegetables, or for using in dinner recipes. This variety is also available in singles (shown below).

Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, mid-oleic sunflower oil, soy protein concentrate, cornstarch, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, chives, natural vegan flavors, organic locust bean gum, xanthan gum, organic guar gum, garlic, vegan culture. contains coconut, soy.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons / 30 grams): 80 calories, 8g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*

More Facts on Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese

Price: $3.99 per 8-ounce tub; $1.49 per 1.3-ounce mini

Availability: Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese is sold refrigerated (the tubs and the singles) in the U.S. and Canada, but it isn’t distributed as well as some brands. Look for it at Winco and independent natural grocers and more localized chains.

Certifications: Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese Alternatives are Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher Pareve.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, the Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese Alternatives are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, vegetarian, and keto.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Go Veggie! website at www.goveggiefoods.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. 

Very runny

Rated 2 out of 5

April 5, 2021

The consistency was nothing like cream cheese, more like sour cream.

Alyce Quinn

Runny with poor flavor

Rated 2 out of 5

November 5, 2020

I agree with Georgia’s review. The Go Veggie “Classic Plain” Vegan Cream Cheese I got from my local grocery store was runny even after stirring. I don’t need vegan cream cheese to taste just like the dairy stuff, but the initial taste is only OK and then leaves a mild but gross oily aftertaste. Works alright when mixed with some other things on a sandwich, but I wouldn’t eat this by itself on bread or crackers. They could improve the texture and flavor by using less oil and more nuts. My favorite vegan cream cheese that I’ve tried so far is Miyoko’s.

Wedge

Watery

Rated 1 out of 5

October 1, 2020

I might have gotten a bad container but it was watery and the consistency was nothing like cream cheese. Flavor was also not good.

Georgia

Well rounded cream cheese alternative

Rated 5 out of 5

February 21, 2019

Of all the cream cheese alternatives we’ve sampled, this one hit closest to “real” spreadable dairy-based cream cheese in both subtle yet well-rounded taste and thick, rich and creamy consistency. The Plain and Chive & Garlic are good straight-up but showed the most versatility for using in savory dishes. The Strawberry is like a marvelous low-sugar dessert topper on its own.

Alisa