The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are made with Vegetables, Not Top Allergens

Move over nuts and legumes! The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are humbly made with potatoes, and come in half a dozen top allergen-free varieties. The range includes four dairy-free cream cheese-style flavors and a couple artisan cheese-style varieties, too.

The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads include Six Creamy Varieties

Their name might seem modest, but The Simple Root is actually backed by the multinational McCain Foods company and led by several former executives of Kraft Foods. They have launched products in both the U.S. and U.K., but The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are currently exclusive to the U.S. market.

Original Plain

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato, water), coconut oil, potato protein, sea salt, cultured dextrose, sunflower oil and/or canola oil, natural flavor, citric acid.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 180mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Garlic & Herb

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato and parsnip, water), coconut oil, potato protein, sea salt, cultured dextrose, garlic, onion, yeast extract, natural flavor, citric acid, spices.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 70 calories, 7g fat, 190mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Sweet Chili

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato, water), coconut oil, agave syrup, potato protein, distilled vinegar, sea salt, cultured dextrose, natural flavor, red chili pepper, citric acid, garlic.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 180mg sodium, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g sugars (includes 2g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Strawberry

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato, water), coconut oil, agave syrup, potato protein, strawberry, cultured dextrose, natural flavor, sea salt, citric acid.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 30mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 3g sugars (includes 3g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese (artisan variety)

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato and parsnip, water), coconut oil, potato protein, yeast extract, sea salt, sunflower oil and/or canola oil, cultured dextrose, onion, garlic, lactic acid, natural flavor, spices, citric acid.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 240mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

Smoked Gouda (artisan variety)

Ingredients: root vegetable puree (potato and parsnip, water), coconut oil, potato protein, yeast extract, sea salt, sunflower oil and/or canola oil, cultured dextrose, onion, garlic, lactic acid, natural flavor, spices, citric acid.

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 80 calories, 7g fat, 240mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein.*

More Facts on The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads

• Price: $6.49 to $7.79 per 8-ounce tub
• Availability: The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are sold online via PlantBelly and iGourmet, with shipping throughout the U.S. You can also find them at specialty regional markets, like Woodman’s Market and Foxtrot. Expanded distribution is expected in stores.
• Certifications: The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are Certified Plant Based.
• Dietary Notes: By ingredients, The Simple Root Cheese-Style Spreads are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
• For More Product Information: Visit The Simple Root website at www.thesimpleroot.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.