Another dairy alternative has crossed the pond! Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese is landing in the U.S. with distribution at more than 5000 grocers across the country. Their fledgling vegan line in North America includes mozzarella shreds and slices, cheddar shreds and slices, and grated parmesan crumbles, each made without top allergens.
Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese Aims for Better Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Parmesan
Unlike most other brands, Vitalite shreds and slices have slightly different formulas, so we’ve listed the details for each separately. And though it has a similar formula, Vitalite Parmesan Style Crumbles come in a much smaller package. The image makes it look just as big as the others, but it is 2.1 ounces of product versus 7 ounces in the other varieties. Vitalite has also released their cream cheese alternative here, but we’re covering that one in a separate post. Below, you can find full information on the shreds, slices, and crumbles.
Mozzarella Style Shreds
Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, oat fiber, cornstarch, salt, modified cornstarch, calcium citrate, carrageenan, guar gum, natural flavors, lactic acid, sodium lactate, beta carotene (color).
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 90 calories, 7g fat, 170mg sodium, 6g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Mozzarella Style Slices
Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, cornstarch, salt, modified cornstarch, calcium citrate, carrageenan, guar gum, natural flavors, lactic acid, sodium lactate, beta carotene (color).
Nutrition (per 1 slice): 60 calories, 5g fat, 105mg sodium, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Cheddar Style Shreds
Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, cornstarch, oat fiber, modified cornstarch, carrageenan, guar gum, salt, calcium citrate, yeast extract, natural flavors, lactic acid, sodium lactate, beta carotene (color).
Nutrition (per 1/4 cup): 90 calories, 6g fat, 200mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Cheddar Style Slices
Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, cornstarch, salt, modified cornstarch, carrageenan, guar gum, calcium citrate, yeast extract, natural flavors, lactic acid, sodium lactate, beta carotene (color).
Nutrition (per 1 slice): 60 calories, 5g fat, 120mg sodium, 4g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Parmesan Style Crumbles
Ingredients: water, modified potato starch, coconut oil, oat fiber, yeast extract, cornstarch, salt, modified cornstarch, carrageenan, guar gum, calcium citrate, natural flavors, lactic acid, sodium lactate, beta carotene (color).
Nutrition (per 2 teaspoons): 15 calories, 1g fat, 75mg sodium, 2g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
More Facts on Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese
- Price: $5.49 per 7-ounce package (2.1-ounce for the parmesan alternative)
- Availability: Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese is sold at Shaw’s, Albertsons / Safeway family of stores, Giant Eagle, Key Foods, ShopRite, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, and other retailers in the U.S. They also have a full line in the U.K.
- Certifications: Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese is Certified Vegan and Certified Kosher Pareve.
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Vitalite Dairy-Free Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Vitalite website at www.vitalite.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.
