In case you haven’t noticed, fermentation is trending. Some of it is problematic for dairy-free consumers. But many innovators are using it to develop umami flavors in products made specifically for us, like Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese. Nature’s Fynd uses fermentation to grow their trademark product Fy, which is a fungi protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids. It’s the base for these allergy-friendly alternatives.
Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese is Now in Stores Nationwide
We weren’t able to find them in time for our best dairy-free cream cheese taste test, but Nature’s Fynd is now in one of the biggest natural food retailers across the U.S. Read on for product information and availability.
Original
Ingredients: dairy-free Fy milk (water, nutritional fungi protein), coconut oil, cane sugar, contains less than 2% of mushroom extract, salt, lactic acid, guar gum, cultures.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Chive & Onion
Ingredients: dairy-free Fy milk (water, nutritional fungi protein), coconut oil, cane sugar, contains less than 2% of mushroom extract, salt, dried onion, dried chives, lactic acid, guar gum, cultures.
Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Is Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Vegan?
It isn’t plant-based, which can cause confusion. Fungi is neither plant nor animal, but it is considered vegan. Mushrooms and yeasts are also fungi, which are considered vegan.
More Facts on Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese
- Price: $4.99 per 8-ounce tub
- Availability: Nature’s Fynd is sold at Sprouts throughout the U.S., and at other retailers like Fairway Market, Mariano’s, and Berkeley Bowl.
- Certifications: Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese is Certified Kosher DE (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Cream Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Nature’s Fynd website at www.naturesfynd.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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Delicious Vegan Cream Cheese!
I bought the chive and onion at Sprouts and think it’s great!
Disgusting
Tasted rancid, I’ve never tried a product that was this disgusting and hadn’t gone bad. Spit it out and had to throw out the whole tub and my bagel, put my mouth under running water while gagging and trying not to throw up. How did the creators of this cream cheese make it, try it, and then still decide they were going to sell this. It should be illegal. Wasted $6 and a bagel.
Horrible
I’ve had every vegan dairy substitute you can think of and this by far is the worst.
Worst Vegan Cream Cheese Ever!
I’ve been vegetarian/plant based for 11 years. I recently purchased this cream cheese for the first time for my bagels. I wish I’d known how bad the smell and taste was before I bought it. I’ve never tasted anything so horrible as this cream cheese. I had to throw the whole thing away. I am so disappointed!!!
Texture and flavor is closest sub for the real thing.
I’ve tried every kind of nondairy substitute on the market over the years while managing my lactose intolerance. This is the first nondairy cream cheese that actually get the texture right!! I’ve had great luck using the plain flavor as a 1-1 replacement in cake frosting and can’t wait to try it in my stuffed french toast recipe. Keep making more flavors, Natures Fynd!!
One of the best!
Easily one of the best vegan cream cheeses I’ve had yet! It’s so smooth and spreadable that you’d think it was softened butter. In fact, it even melts into the toasted surface of a still-warm slice of toast, infusing all that goodness right into the bread itself. The original flavor is perfect for either sweet or savory applications, which makes it incredibly versatile.