Sharon Gregory, the creator of Notcho Nocheez, took on a plant-based diet after a shocking cancer diagnosis. The transition was easier than she expected, but her love of cheese posed a challenge. When she couldn’t find a cheese alternative that satisfied, she decided to make her own.
Notcho Nocheez is a dippable spreadable, dairy-free cheese alternative that is made from raw almonds, red bell peppers, nutrtional yeast, and a few other natural ingredients. It reminds me of my nut cheese recipe in Go Dairy Free! But their version is packaged and ready for you to consume.
Notcho Nocheez is Ready to Spread in 3 Nutty, Cheesy, Dairy-Free Flavors
Or should I say heats? Each variety has the same base, but they range from tangy to spicy.
Classic
Ingredients: water, almond flour, fresh red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, gdl (glucono delta lactone—a plant based acidifier), fresh jalapeno peppers, sea salt, lemon juice, onion, spices. Contains: almonds.*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 100 calories, 8g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Hot
Ingredients: water, almond flour, fresh red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, gdl (glucono delta lactone—a plant based acidifier), fresh habanero peppers, sea salt, lemon juice, onion, spices. Contains: almonds.*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 100 calories, 8g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Tangy
Ingredients: water, almond flour, fresh red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, gdl (glucono delta lactone—a plant based acidifier), fresh jalapeno peppers, sea salt, lemon juice, onion, spices. Contains: almonds.*
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 100 calories, 8g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Additional Allergen Notes*
According to the company, Notcho Nocheez is made on shared equipment with dairy. (We do not know if they have a “may contain” on their packaging.) They do follow GMP (good manufacturing practices), but they do not have allergen testing in place. They do use third party analysis for gluten. As always, contact the company to discuss their processes if you are dealing with a severe or sensitive food allergy.
More Facts on Notcho Nocheez
Price: $7.99 to $9.99 per 12-ounce jar
Availability: Notcho Nocheez is sold via the company’s website below and on Amazon. You can also find their product at local supermarkets in the Pittsburgh, PA area and at all Whole Foods stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region. They are expanding distribution throughout the U.S., so keep an eye out at your local grocer.
Certifications: Notcho Nocheez is Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Notcho Nocheez is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and possible paleo-friendly.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Notcho Nocheez website at notchonocheez.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.
