Nuts for Cheese Wedges into the Cultured Dairy-Free Market

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

Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), water, 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), organic spirulina

Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 130 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*

Chipotle Cheddar

Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), water, nutritional yeast, sea salt, organic chickpea miso (organic rice, organic chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), organic chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (organic onion, organic tomato paste, organic chipotle peppers, organic maple syrup, organic apple cider vinegar, organic olive oil, organic garlic), fermented organic oregano extract (water, organic oregano, organic raw cane sugar, active cultures), organic spices

Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 10g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*

Smoky Gouda

Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, water, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), sea salt, fermented organic oregano extract (water, organic oregano, organic raw cane sugar, active cultures), nutritional yeast, organic chickpea miso (organic rice, organic chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), organic spices

Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*

Black Garlic

Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, water, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), nutritional yeast, sea salt, fermented organic oregano extract (water, organic oregano, organic raw cane sugar, active cultures), organic chickpea miso (organic rice, organic chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), organic porcini mushrooms, black garlic, organic garlic powder, activated charcoal

Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 120 calories, 10g fat, 5g carbs, <1g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 3g protein.*

Artichoke and Herb

Ingredients: organic cashews, organic coconut oil, organic quinoa rejuvelac (water, organic quinoa), water, artichoke hearts, sea salt, nutritional yeast, organic olive oil, organic chickpea miso (organic rice, organic chickpeas, sea salt, water, koji spores), organic lemon juice, organic smoked tea, fermented organic oregano extract (water, organic oregano, organic raw cane sugar, active cultures), organic pumpkin seeds, organic apple cider vinegar, organic basil, organic garlic, organic black pepper

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. 

Very small wedge

Rated 4 out of 5

May 15, 2023

Taste great compared to other brands. Too pricey for such a small wedge. The box is oversized for the product and is misleading.

Renee