Vegan chef Margaret Coons founded her dairy alternative company back in 2015. Over the years, she has steadily grown her sales, starting in the Canadian market. But this year, plant-based investors are going Nuts for Cheese! Her fermented, dairy-free cashew cheese wedges have hit the U.S., and the expansion will continue, thanks to a new round of funding. The money will help Nuts for Cheese ramp up production of their brie, blue, and other cheese alternatives in their certified organic facility.
Nuts for Cheese Wedges into the Cultured Dairy-Free Market
According to the company, Nuts for Cheese wedges are firm, but soft enough to spread, and can be shredded, sliced, and melted. The flavors range from mild and creamy to sharp and complex, thanks to their traditional culturing techniques. They even garnish each variety to look like their dairy cheese counterparts. For example, the Super Blue is marbled with spirulina and the Smoky Gouda has a smoked paprika “rind.”
Un-Brie-Lievable
Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, organic coconut milk, water, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), sea salt, nutritional yeast, organic chickpea miso (organic rice, organic chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), fermented organic oregano extract (water, organic oregano, organic raw cane sugar, active cultures)
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 130 calories, 12g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Super Blue
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 130 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Chipotle Cheddar
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 10g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Smoky Gouda
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Black Garlic
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 10g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
Artichoke and Herb
Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*
More Facts on Nuts for Cheese
- Price: $9.99 per 4.2-ounce wedge
- Availability: Nuts for Cheese is sold at Sprouts, Natural Grocers, select Whole Foods, and various natural food stores in the U.S. In Canada, look for this line in Sobey’s, Fortinos, and Save On Foods. See their website below for online retailers.
- Certifications: Nuts for Cheese is Certified Organic.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Nuts for Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Nuts for Cheese website at nutsforcheese.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.
