There are a few creamy vegan sauces on the market, but none quite like Nona Vegan Sauces. Their original Alfredo is made from a time-tested Italian family recipe with a super-rich cashew base and all natural seasonings. The second ingredient in their Cheesy style is actually concentrated carrot juice. And they are the first company (as far as we know) to launch a vegan Carbonara style sauce. Here is a quick review video I put together for Nona Vegan Sauces, followed by all of the pertinent details!
Nona Vegan Sauces Bring Rich and Creamy Flavors Home
Nona Vegan touts their sauces as “pourable,” but we beg to differ. In my video above the scoops on the pasta show the gently warmed sauce with no alterations. While the “pourable” sauce over the broccoli is actually thinned nearly 50/50 with water! Not that I’m complaining. It’s the perfect consistency for dipping, and if you want a sauce or even a soup base, it will last you even longer. When thinned, I opted to add a little more salt and spice.
Alfredo Style
Ingredients: water, cashews, sunflower seed oil, arrowroot powder, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), xanthan gum. contains nuts. produced in a facility that also uses corn, soy and other nuts.
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 80 calories, 7g fat, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 2g protein.*
Cheesy Style
Ingredients: water, concentrated carrot juice, cashews, sunflower seed oil, arrowroot powder, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, paprika, xanthan gum. contains nuts. produced in a facility that also uses corn, soy and other nuts.
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 100 calories, 7g fat, 8g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugars, 2g protein.*
Carbonara Style
Ingredients: water, cashews, vegan bacon-flavoured oil [coconut oil, soy protein, sea salt, maple syrup, black pepper, onion, garlic, torula yeast, natural hickory smoke flavour, magic], garlic powder, nutritional yeast, black pepper, arrowroot powder, sea salt, ascorbic acid (Vitamin c), xanthan gum, liquid smoke. contains nuts and soy. produced in a facility that also uses corn, soy and other nuts.
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 80 calories, 7g fat, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*
More Facts on Nona Vegan Sauces
- Price: $7.99 per 10-ounce / 300mL pouch
- Availability: Nona Vegan Sauces are sold via natural food stores across Canada. They’re also available online in both Canada and the U.S. (veganessentials.com). They are shipped refrigerated.
- Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Nona Vegan Sauces.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Nona Vegan Sauces are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties might also be considered soy-free, sugar-free, keto, and/or paleo-friendly.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Nona Vegan website at www.nonavegan.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.
Rich and creamy
These are VERY thick. We actually thinned them with half water to get more of a thick sauce, so they go further than you might think. The flavors were good, but needed a little more salt (even when not thinned) and they use a heavy hand with garlic. The carbonara is unique, with little bits of vegan “pancetta” in it.
