It’s so hard for me to believe that I first reviewed Parma! Vegan Parmesan ten years ago. Unlike so many small businesses, this one has persisted, probably due to the tasty simplicity of their wholesome products.
Since I first tasted it, the formula of Parma! Vegan Parmesan has changed a bit. Back in the olden days, they used just raw organic walnuts, nutritional yeast (the cheesy component), and sea salt. They’ve since added raw organic sunflower seeds and raw organic hemp seeds to the blend. It’s been met with rave reviews and is reportedly a good fit for popcorn now (the only application where it didn’t quite fit for me – the walnuts alone were a little too heavy).
Parma! Vegan Parmesan Adds Classic, Spicy, Garlicky, or Bacon Flavor
Sold in a handy shaker, Parma! Vegan Parmesan has a texture that is somewhat similar to finely grated Parmesan, but the overall look strays a bit further from the norm. But, don’t let the image fool you. This whole food topper packs a unique cheesy punch that will liven up any mundane meal. And each shaker lasts longer than you might expect, even when generously sprinkled.
As a side note, Parma! uses fortified nutritional yeast, so their Parmesan cheese alternative is stocked with B vitamins, including vitamin B12.
Original
Ingredients: nutritional yeast, organic sunflower seeds, walnuts, himalayan crystal salt, organic hemp seeds.
Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon): 30 calories, 2.5g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Chipotle Cayenne
Ingredients: nutritional yeast, organic sunflowerseeds, walnuts, organic ground chipotle pepper,himalayan crystal salt, organic hemp seeds, organic onion powder, organic ground cayenne pepper.
Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon): 30 calories, 2g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Garlicky Green
Ingredients: nutritional yeast, organic sunflowerseeds, walnuts, organic pumpkin seeds, organic dried garlic, himalayan crystal salt, organic hemp seeds, organic sesame seeds, organic kelp powder, organic dried basil, organic dried oregano.
Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon): 35 calories, 2.5g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Better than Bacon
Please note that the company does not list any sugars on the nutrition facts, but this flavor does have some brown sugar added.
Ingredients: nutritional yeast, organic sunflower seeds, walnuts, ground paprika, organic dried onion, natural flavor, organic brown sugar, himalayan crystal salt, smoked salt, organic hemp seeds.
Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon): 30 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein.*
More Facts on Parma! Vegan Parmesan
Price: $8.95 per 3.5-ounce shaker; $12.95 per 7-ounce shaker
Availability: Parma! Vegan Parmesan is sold via independent natural grocers in the U.S. and Canada. You can also order it online direct from the company’s website below, or via Amazon.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Parma! Vegan Parmesan.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Parma! Vegan Parmesan is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, oil-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, and paleo-friendly.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Eat Parma! website at www.eatparma.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.Â
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Can’t tell you how much I love these vegan cheeses. I made my sister buy some so we could tell each other what we liked and after trying them for the first time, we were both hooked!!!!
Great topping for almost everything
Don’t let the simplicity fool you. This whole food creation has a wonderful grated texture and a flavor that isn’t really Parmesan, yet stands in for it nicely in most dishes. Though different, its cheesy vibe is undeniable, adding a fulfilling punch to dairy-free pizzas, pasta, baked potatoes, and more.
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Where’s your shipping cost??? I’d like to try it but need to know shipping first. Thanks.
Hi Rose, this is a third party review; we’re an informational website 🙂 You can see the Parma! website for where to buy – http://www.eatparma.com
This is our new favorite store-bought DF Parmesan. Just put some on popcorn yesterday. 🙂 It’s finally available near where we live. And yes, I can’t believe how long a bottle lasts!
That’s awesome – so glad to get your seal of approval on using it on popcorn now!
Is this the same as the recepie in your book for parmesan?
This product does use similar ingredients to the recipe in my book, and I would consider them close. I can’t say the exact formula that they use though.