Violife is taking the vegan world by storm. Based in Greece, this rapidly developing cheese alternative brand can now be found in the U.S. and Europe. They have several cheesy product lines, but Violife Vegan Cheese Slices seem to be the most readily available. And they’ve developed quite a following for their flavor, allergy-friendly ingredients, and versatility. Some say they even melt!
Violife Vegan Cheese Slices are Just Like Cheddar and Provolone
We’re not saying they really are “just like” dairy cheese. You can be the judge of that – leave a rating and review below once you try Violife Vegan Cheese Slices. But the company makes this bold claim with the names of their flavors …
Just like Cheddar
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), cheddar flavor (vegan sources), olive extract, paprika extract & beta carotene (color), vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 20-gram slice): 60 calories, 4.5g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Just like Smoked Provolone
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), smoke flavor (vegan sources), olive extract, beta carotene (color), vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 20-gram slice): 60 calories, 4.5g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Just like Mature Cheddar
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, food starch-modified (potato & corn), potato starch, salt (sea salt), mature cheddar flavor (vegan sources), olive extract, beta carotene (color), vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 20-gram slice): 60 calories, 4.5g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
More Allergen Notes
We received the following very detailed and helpful information from a Violife representative about their dairy allergen protocols.
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 have never had an issue and we export globally.
More Facts on Violife Vegan Cheese Slices
Price: $4.89 per 7.05-ounce package
Availability: Violife Vegan Cheese Slices 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 flavors above are also available in the U.K. and Brazil, but you can find even more flavors of the slices in Germany, Austria, Spain, and Greece.
Certifications: Violife Vegan Cheese Slices are Certified Vegan, Certified Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Violife Vegan Cheese Slices are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. They might also fit into a keto diet.*
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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What Others Are Saying ...
My favorite!!
The smoked provolone is what has finally allowed me to have many of my old favorite meals that I’ve missed! It’s my favorite slice, no doubt. I did not like the mature cheddar slices, however.
Great substitute
I’ve only tried the cheddar and I love it. Its definitely not as sharp as cheddar, more like a quality American cheese but still very tasty.
This is the best vegan cheese I have had
Violife has come up with the closest thing to dairy cheese that I have tried. The texture is almost spot on, just a bit softer than a slice of dairy cheese would typically be, and the taste is great. I have tried the Mature Cheddar and the Smoked Provolone. I like to snack on the Smoked Provolone by itself and the Mature Cheddar makes a great grilled Cheese. Any vegan who misses cheese will be pleased by these offerings from Violife.
