Good Planet’s Cheese Shreds seem to be getting most of the glory, particularly in food service. But their Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices boast the same top allergen-free recipe, in even more varieties.
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Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices are Made for Everyone
Their formula is surprisingly simple and centered around a blend of coconut oil and starch. Each slice is not only dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free, they’re also made without carrageenan and gums. So they meet all types of dietary needs.
Smoked Provolone
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & tapioca), sea salt, calcium citrate, smoked flavor (vegan sources), sorbic acid and/or olive extract (as a preservative), beta carotene (color).*
Nutrition (per slice): 53 calories, 4.2g fat, 3.8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein. Fortified with 80mg calcium.*
Cheddar
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & tapioca), sea salt, calcium citrate, cheddar flavor (vegan sources), sorbic acid and/or olive extract (as a preservative), beta carotene & paprika extract (color).*
Nutrition (per slice): 57 calories, 4.2g fat, 3.8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein. Fortified with 80mg calcium.*
American
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & tapioca), sea salt, calcium citrate, gouda flavor (vegan sources), sorbic acid and/or olive extract (as a preservative), beta carotene (color).*
Nutrition (per slice): 55 calories, 4.2g fat, 3.8g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein. Fortified with 80mg calcium.*
Garlic & Herb
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & tapioca), sea salt, calcium citrate, herbs flavor (vegan sources), garlic powder, sorbic acid and/or olive extract (as a preservative), herbs, beta carotene (color).*
Nutrition (per slice): 54 calories, 4.2g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein. Fortified with 80mg calcium.*
Hot Pepper
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & tapioca), sea salt, calcium citrate, green & red chili peppers, bell pepper flavor (vegan sources), sorbic acid and/or olive extract (as a preservative), beta carotene & paprika extract (color).*
Nutrition (per slice): 55 calories, 4.2g fat, 4.2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 0g protein. Fortified with 80mg calcium.*
Additional Allergen Notes*
Good Planet states that their products are free from “cereals with gluten, milk and lactose, eggs, soybeans, fish, peanuts, nuts, crustaceans, celery, mustard, sesame seeds and there derivatives.” Please note that lactose is a component of milk. If it is milk-free, then it is lactose-free by default. And I would still contact them to discuss their allergen safety if you are dealing with a severe food allergy.
More Facts on Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices
Price: $5.99 per 7-ounce package
Availability: Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices are sold refrigerated in natural food stores and regional supermarkets like Walmart, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Price Chopper, ShopRite, and Wegman’s. The company is also focusing on food service, so you should see you might discover their brand at some restaurants.
Certifications: Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices are Certified Vegan, Certified Kosher, and Certified Halal.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Good Planet Dairy-Free Cheese Slices are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Good Planet website at goodplanetfoods.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
Very disappointed
Sorry to say the quality of the slice cheddar ĺcheese . not the same went down. I bought two bags of cheddar cheese slice and had to throw it away because it crumbled to pieces. Waste my money. So I don’t recommend the brand or the cheese.
Best non-cheese cheese out there
Looks like I’ve kicked dairy for good. This cheese MELTS, tastes GOOD, and has a cheddar taste that is enjoyable. I’m so pleased I’ve found it!
The very best
Finally found a vegan cheese that melts and is delicious. Sadly hard to find in local stores.
Cheddar shred excellent
Trying to maintain better health cholesterol etc. Used the cheddar shred on nachos. I don’t know if the non-vegan person would notice an extreme difference if you didn’t tell them it was plant-based. Melted well and had a good cheddar flavor that mildly reminded me of Kraft macaroni and cheese cheddar flavor. Not that extreme though. Overall, I think this will be my go-to nacho cheese to help save my health when I’m craving something bad. 🙂
Good planet American cheese
I stuck this on a sandwich in place of real cheese and the texture was perfect but the taste just wasn’t there. I’m giving this three stars based on the effort of the company and the facts that I have not tried it melted or used any other flavor.
Best cheddar non dairy cheese
This cheese is the closest to dairy cheddar without being dairy. Does melt although not gooey.