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    Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Goes Soy-Free with All New Recipe

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    By Alisa Fleming on August 26, 2021 Dairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews, Product Reviews

    Despite the popularity of Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese alternative, the hip supermarket chain has opted to completely change their recipe. They’ve swapped chickpea protein for the soy protein, cut the cornstarch, and switched up several other ingredients.  It still looks enticing, but how does it taste?

    Trader Joe's Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative Reviews and Info - Now Reformulated to be both Dairy-Free AND Soy-Free. Ingredients, reviews, and more info ...

    Trader Joe’s Changes Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe, Now It’s Soy-Free!

    Rumor has it, the new version of Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese alternative is firmer than the old one, but still quite tasty. Be sure to leave your own rating and review below once you try it. It helps others make an informed purchasing decision.

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    Trader Joe's Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative Reviews and Info - Now Reformulated to be both Dairy-Free AND Soy-Free. Ingredients, reviews, and more info ...Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, chickpea protein, sugar, salt, natural flavors, sodium citrate, deactivated yeast, lactic acid, citric acid, yeast extract, guar gum, xanthan gum, nisin.

    Nutrition (per 2 tablespoons): 90 calories, 9g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*

    More Allergen Notes

    Some of you might be concerned about the ingredient nisin in the new formulation. This preparation can be made from milk, but in this case, it is not. There is no milk disclaimer on this product.

    Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative Prior Formula

    You might still see the old recipe in some stores. The ingredients were actually quite different, and contain soy. The old ingredients are: filtered water, coconut oil, mid-oleic sunflower oil, soy protein concentrate, cornstarch, sea salt, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavors, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum, vegan culture, lactic acid (non-dairy).

    Trader Joe's Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative Reviews and Info - Now Reformulated to be both Dairy-Free AND Soy-Free. Ingredients, reviews, and more info ...

    More Facts on Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative

    • Price: $2.79 per 8-ounce tub
    • Availability: Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative is sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s stores in the U.S.
    • Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative.
    • Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and keto-friendly.*
    • For More Product Information: Visit the Trader Joe’s website at www.traderjoes.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. 

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    3.3 out of 5 stars (based on 31 reviews)
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    What Others Are Saying ...

    So good!!

    Rated 5 out of 5
    January 18, 2022

    I love it and wish it came in blocks so we can make with it.

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    JG

    hard as a rock cream cheese

    Rated 1 out of 5
    January 4, 2022

    how can anyone eat this? it is so hard it is difficult to get the product out of the container, let alone mix it into something, I don’t know what set of kitchen tools one would have to have to make this “stone” cheese work.

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    Reena

    Favorite so far

    Rated 4 out of 5
    December 18, 2021

    I used it for vegan sushi and it was perfect.

    On a bagel it kind of “melted” like the other vegan cream cheeses I have tried but tasted good.

    Definitely needs to be “mashed” a bit to improve spreadability. Texture is similar to a Philadelphia block cream cheese.

    This cc has the best flavor of the few I have tried (old TJ’s and Miyoko’s).

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    Ida Ripley

    Horrible

    Rated 1 out of 5
    December 15, 2021

    I have not bought a container that was not hard as a brick. I use it to cook in recipes and it doesn’t hold up. It melts and becomes water, nothing like the old cream cheese. No more vegan cheesecake, artichoke dip or cream cheese frosting! I am now searching for a different alternative that will stand up to the old recipe.

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    Lisa O.

    Like trying to spread a brick

    Rated 1 out of 5
    December 14, 2021

    I have a day job. No time for this. Bring back edible version please.

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    Vegan Kid Mom

    AWFUL

    Rated 1 out of 5
    December 6, 2021

    I had to wipe the cream cheese out of my mouth it was so bad. The previous recipe was the best vegan cream cheese on the market. BRING IT BACK!

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    Anonymous

    Love everything but the texture

    Rated 4 out of 5
    November 30, 2021

    The flavor is the best I’ve tasted on the vegan cream cheese market to date. but this texture is horrendous. not at all spreadable , even when left out to warm up on the counter. i even attempted to melt it on the stove to make a creamy sauce on my veggies but it mostly evaporated or left Lil chunks . still tastes good as hell but it’s a shame it can’t actually be used like cream cheese :'(

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    Courtney

    Trash

    Rated 1 out of 5
    November 24, 2021

    Absolutely disgusting. Does not spread and congealed on a warm bagel. Sticks to the roof of your mouth in the most unpleasant way. Get yourself some Kite Hill cream cheese, it’s pricier but has the same qualities of the OG tj cream cheese.

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    Cm

    Creamy and delicious

    Rated 5 out of 5
    November 20, 2021

    You wouldn’t know it was dairy free! This stuff is delicious.

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    Julianne J

    ?excellent!

    Rated 5 out of 5
    November 3, 2021

    I am lactose-intolerant, but I love dairy products – milk, all cheeses, yoghurt, and ice cream! I love TJ Vegan cream cheese, which I hope you continue to offer at your stores.

    ”Some of your other products interest me.

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