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    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks are Epic Alternatives for the Holidays

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 16, 2020 Dairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews, Product Reviews

    You can technically buy Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks any time of year. They come in Mature Cheddar and Smoked Cheddar. But around Thanksgiving, Violife’s EPIC cheese platter appears with a trio of dairy-free cheddars. It includes the Mature, Smoked, and a special Garlic & Chilli flavor, and it comes in a rather hefty one pound package.

    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks Reviews and Info - Dairy-Free Cheddars, including their Seasonal EPIC Platter with Three Flavors

    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks are Epic Alternatives for the Holidays

    Each Violife variety is free of dairy, gluten, soy, and tree nuts, and they’ve been repeatedly ranked highly by many in the vegan and allergic communities. But tell us what you think once you try any of these cheddars. Leave your unbiased rating and review below on the flavor, texture, and performance of this plant-based product.

    Mature Cheddar

    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks Reviews and Info - Dairy-Free Cheddars, including their Seasonal EPIC Platter with Three FlavorsIngredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), organic ground sunflower kernel, mature cheddar flavor (vegan sources), lactic acid, olive extract, beta carotene (color), vitamin b12.*

    Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 85 calories, 7g fat, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 30% vitamin B12.*

    Smoked Cheddar

    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks Reviews and Info - Dairy-Free Cheddars, including their Seasonal EPIC Platter with Three FlavorsIngredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), organic ground sunflower kernel, smoked cheddar flavor (vegan sources), lactic acid, olive extract, beta carotene (color), vitamin b12.*

    Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 85 calories, 7g fat, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 30% vitamin B12.*

    Garlic & Chilli Cheddar (seasonal; on the Epic Festive Platter)

    Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks Reviews and Info - Dairy-Free Cheddars, including their Seasonal EPIC Platter with Three FlavorsIngredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), organic ground sunflower kernel, green and red dried peppers, chilies cayenne pepper, dried garlic powder, cheddar flavor (vegan sources), lactic acid, olive extract, vitamin b12.*

    Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 80 calories, 7g fat, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 30% vitamin B12.*

    More Allergen Notes

    Regarding dairy ingredients, please note that we do share lines in some parts of the production process. However, we clean our equipment VERY meticulously, with multiple allergen swab testings to confirm absence of cross-contamination with dairy. Furthermore, production samples are sent to an accredited lab for allergen analysis. Our results are consistently negative for the presence of any dairy allergens.

    Please note though that testing for absence of any dairy allergen is conducted as mentioned via multiple swab testing with a 0.4ppm* sensitivity after the weekend full cleaning. Once negative results are achieved our vegan production can commence Monday morning. We must stress that a negative result at 0.4ppm means that there is no dairy allergens present in concentration above that point.

    *PPM = part per million, or less than 0.4 mg allergen in 1 Kg of product, or less than 0.01 mg in 20gr (1 slice) of product. 1mg = One thousandth of a gram.

    As stated, the aforementioned allergens are not detectable by our testing; we guarantee that there are no allergens above our testing thresholds. We have never had an issue and we export globally.

    More Facts on Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks

    • Price: $4.89 per 7.05-ounce block; $10.99 per 15.87-ounce festive platter (3 flavors)
    • Availability: Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks are sold in the refrigerated section of natural food stores. In the U.S., you can find them at Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, and other regional markets. The EPIC platter is sold seasonally at Wegman’s in the Northeast; Giant in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland; Market of Choice in Oregon; Gelson’s is Southern California, and some smaller specialty stores in the U.S.
    • Certifications: Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks are Certified Vegan, Certified Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Verified.
    • Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Violife Vegan Cheese Blocks are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and keto-friendly.*
    • For More Product Information: Visit the Violife website at violifefoods.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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    Best vegan cheese out there!

    Rated 5 out of 5
    April 15, 2023

    We LOVE the Epic Mature Cheddar as well as the Epic Smoked Cheese blocks! Delightful flavors, creamy textures, grate & melt deliciously. We’ve tried SO many vegan cheeses and keep coming back to Violife, because no one else nails the flavor & texture profiles as well!

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    What are the components of “mature cheddar flavor” in Violife cheese?

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    May 5, 2022

    It’s delicious! But I want to know what “mature cheddar flavor” is!

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    Wow!

    Rated 5 out of 5
    December 5, 2020

    We had the epic cheese platter, and I was so impressed. Cheese alternatives aren’t usually a big hit in my house, but even my husband (who can eat dairy cheese) loved these. I can’t say they are spot on for dairy cheese, but they are delicious. The texture is pleasant, the flavors are good, and they are wonderful as the center of a dairy-free cheese platter.

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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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