Vegan cheese is a non-dairy, plant-based alternative to cheese that avoids using animal products and is typically consumed by individuals who follow a dairy-free diet. This includes vegans and those with allergens such as lactose-intolerance.
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Vegan Cheese
Common Questions
What is vegan cheese made of?
Vegan cheese is a non-dairy, plant-based alternative to cheese that is typically made out of soy protein, solidified vegetable oils, nuts, nutritional yeast and/or pea proteins.
However, Violife products are 100% soya free, dairy-free, and nut free. Their products are made from coconut oil.
Where can I buy Vegan cheese in the UK?
You can buy Vegan cheese online via Vegan Cheese Shop, The Vegan Kind Supermarket, Green Bay, etc.; Or in person at most supermarkets, health stores, Nutcrafter Creamery, Bute Island Foods Ltd, and Tyne Chase Ltd.
Vegan cheese delivery cost?
Vegan cheese delivery costs typically depend on what region of the UK you are living in. Other factors include how much you are buying.
Here is the Vegan Cheese Shop, we charge £6 per delivery for Nationwide Next Day service. Orders are only despatched on Monday to Thursday. This is due to the items needed to be kept chilled in transport. Orders received after 2 pm on a Thursday will be dispatched on Monday for delivery Tuesday.
Can vegans eat cheese?
Vegans avoid consumption of animal products and cheese is made from milk. Luckily, the fast-growing vegan community has made plant-based cheese alternatives more easily accessible, proving that vegans can indulge in cheese too.
How to make vegan cheese?
Excellent vegan cheese recipes include https://minimalistbaker.com/garlic-herb-vegan-cheese/; http://chooseveg.com/blog/12-vegan-cheese-recipes-that-will-change/; https://www.thebuddhistchef.com/recipe/vegan-cheese/
Do vegans eat cheese?
Vegans avoid consumption of animal products and cheese is made from milk. Luckily, the fast-growing vegan community has made plant-based cheese alternatives more easily accessible, proving that vegans can indulge in cheese too.
Is vegan cheese healthy?
Vegan cheese is a healthier alternative to dairy cheese, but it isn't necessarily healthy. Cheese, in general, is a fat-derived product. Typically, vegan cheeses that have less and recognisable, unprocessed ingredients have the highest nutritional value compared to others.
Is feta cheese vegan?
No, feta cheese is made from dairy, however; there are several ways to make your own vegan feta cheese or buy it at a participating store.
How to make vegan mac and cheese?
Typically, an excellent vegan Mac and cheese are made from blending nutritional yeast, potatoes, carrots, onions, and sometimes cashews, plant milk, and spices then adding to freshly cooked pasta. See here: http://veganyumminess.com/creamy-vegan-mac-and-cheese/; https://minimalistbaker.com/best-vegan-gluten-free-mac-n-cheese/; https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2018/08/13/vegan-mac-and-cheese-recipe/
Do vegans eat eggs and cheese?
Vegans do not eat eggs and cheese because vegans do not consume animal products. There are several alternatives to eggs for vegans such as Follow Your Heart’s Vegan Egg; Neat Food’s the Natural Vegan Egg Substitute, and tofu scramble. Many vegan cheese alternatives exist as well.
What is vegan cheese made from?
Vegan cheese is a non-dairy, plant-based alternative to cheese that is typically made out of soy protein, solidified vegetable oils, nuts, coconut oil, nutritional yeast and/or pea proteins.
Where can I buy vegan cheese UK?
You can buy Vegan cheese online via Vegan Cheese Shop, The Vegan Kind Supermarket, Green Bay, etc.; or in person at most supermarkets, health stores, Nutcrafter Creamery, Bute Island Foods Ltd, and Tyne Chease Ltd.
What is vegan mozzarella cheese made of?
Vegan mozzarella cheese is typically made from blending cashews, lemon juice, plant milk, spices, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, and a coconut product. See here: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-mozzarella-cheese/; https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-mozzarella-cheese/; https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/melty-stretchy-gooey-vegan-mozarella/
Here at the Vegan Cheese Shop, we stock two vegan mozzarella cheese products by Violife.
- Vegan Cheese Mozzarella Flavour Grated
- Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Flavour Block
Both products are made of Water, Coconut Oil (24%), Modified Starch*, Starch, Sea Salt, Mozzarella flavour, Olive Extract, Colour: B-Carotene, Vitamin B12. *Not to be confused with GMO (Genetically Modified) ingredients.
Where to buy Violife vegan cheese?
Vegan Cheese Shop carries Violife vegan cheese as well as unique Violife vegan cheese bundles. violifefoods.com also carries their product as do participating stores throughout the UK.
Do vegans eat cheese pizza?
Vegans can eat vegan cheese pizza from brands such as Daiya, Tofurky, and Bold Organics that use plant-based, dairy-free ingredients. You can also make your own vegan pizzas using vegan cheese that actually melts from Violife such as the Mushroom Cheese Pizza and even makes your own vegan yeast free dough.
Where to buy Violife vegan cheese?
Vegan Cheese Shop carries the best vegan cheese from Violife as well as unique Violife vegan cheese bundles. violifefoods.com also carries their product as do participating stores throughout the UK.
What is vegan mozzarella cheese?
Vegan mozzarella cheese is typically made from blending cashews, lemon juice, plant milk, spices, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, and a coconut product. See:
- https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-mozzarella-cheese/
- https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-mozzarella-cheese/
- https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/melty-stretchy-gooey-vegan-mozarella/
However, Violife has their own vegan mozzarella cheese which is made from coconut oil. Try the Italian-Style bundle which includes both the grated vegan mozzarella cheese and the block mozzarella vegan cheese items.
What vegan cheese does pizza express use?
Pizza express makes their cheese from sprouting brown rice in Italy. They have created a vegan pizza called the Vegan Giardiniera, which customers can order straight off the menu. The new pizza combines artichokes, asparagus, red onion, garlic, oil, black olives, seasoning and their original vegan cheese.
Link: https://www.vegantradejournal.com/pizza-express-develops-vegan-cheese-pizzas/
Where can I get vegan cheese?
You can buy Vegan cheese online via Vegan Cheese Shop, The Vegan Kind Supermarket, Green Bay, etc.; or in person at supermarket stores, health shops, Nutcrafter Creamery, Bute Island Foods Ltd, and Tyne Chease Ltd.
Is vegan cheese healthier than regular cheese?
Vegan cheese is a healthier alternative to dairy cheese, but it isn't necessarily healthy. Cheese, in general, is a fat-derived product. Typically, vegan cheeses that have less and recognisable, unprocessed ingredients have the highest nutritional value compared to others.
Does vegan cheese melt?
Vegan cheese does melt. Violife offers a range of great tasting vegan cheeses that are easy to cook with and melt like the real thing.
Which pizza huts do vegan cheese?
Pizza Huts nationwide now carry Violife vegan cheese for their pizzas.
Is halloumi cheese vegan?
No, halloumi cheese is made from dairy, however; there are several ways to make your own vegan halloumi cheese or buy it at a participating in our store https://vegancheeseshop.co.uk/products/vegan-halloumi-cheese-mediterranean-style-block
Where to buy vegan cream cheese?
Enjoy next day delivery on Violife Original Flavour Creamy Vegan Cheese on all orders placed before 2 pm. Additionally, save 20% off when you subscribe to our products. https://vegancheeseshop.co.uk/products/vegan-cheese-original-flavour-creamy
What is the best vegan cheese for pizza?
Cook delicious dinners and entertain your friends by using Violife Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Flavour Block or Grated. Receive next day delivery when ordered before 2 pm. We only dispatch products from Monday to Thursday. Orders received after 2 pm Thursday will be shipped on Monday for delivery Tuesday. https://vegancheeseshop.co.uk/products/vegan-mozzarella-flavour-grated
Where to buy vegan blue cheese?
Crumble and melt Violife Blu Cheese Block for high quality, gourmet tasting vegan meals. Get it now and receive next day delivery when purchased before 2 pm. https://vegancheeseshop.co.uk/products/vegan-blu-cheese-wedge
Violife Products
Ingredients
Are Violife products Kosher certified?
Yes, all Violife products are Kosher certified.
Are Violife products non-GMO?
Violife products DO NOT contain any genetically modified ingredients and are indeed non-GMO. The modified starch mentioned in the ingredient list has nothing to do with GMO ingredients. It is native non-GMO starch that has been processed later on. The term designated by law that has to be used in this instance is “modified”.
We are presently in the process of getting Violife non-GMO project certified, and already the first verifications have come in.
Do Violife products contain animal fats or oils such as lard or dairy fat, fatty acids of fish origin, such as omega-3, or similar ingredients from whatever animal?
No, Violife products do not contain any animal ingredients whatsoever, including fats.
Do Violife products contain any “meat”: from livestock, poultry, fish, seafood, birds, game, wild animals, and so on., and in general from an animal?
No, Violife products are made with 100% plant-based ingredients and absolutely no ingredients sourced from animals.
Do Violife products contain any gelatin or other jelly of animal origin (from whatever animal)?
No, Violife products do not contain any gelatine or any other type of jelly of animal origin.
Do Violife products contain aromas of animal source? (Certain aromas [meat, fish, cheese, or butter aromas] are manufactured based on animal fats.)
No, the aromatic ingredients of Violife products consist of 100% non-animal origin ingredients.
Do Violife products contain casein?
No, Violife does not contain casein.
Do Violife products contain celery?
No, except the “Violife with Pizza flavour” and is adjudged on the promotional material
Do Violife products contain corn ingredients?
Yes, Violife products contain corn ingredients.
Do Violife products contain eggs or egg products (from whatever animal from earth, air or sea)? (E.g. Egg protein [i.e. Egg albumin], egg lecithin)
No, Violife products do not contain any egg or egg product.
Do Violife products contain genetically modified ingredients?
No, Violife is free from genetically modified ingredients. Violife as a company prohibits the use of GMO ingredients.
Do Violife products contain honey, beeswax or other bee products (including royal jelly)?
No, Violife products do not contain any honey or other bee products.
Do Violife products contain milk, butter or other dairy products? (e.g. cheese, white cheese, whey, lactose, dairy protein, yoghurt etc.)
No, Violife products do not contain any dairy products.
Do Violife products contain onion & garlic?
The following Violife products DO contain garlic & onion:
1. Prosociano
2. Creamy with herbs
3. Tzatziki flavour creamy
4. Chicken flavour slices
5. Pizza flavour slices & block
All the below mentioned Violife products DO NOT contain garlic & onion:
1. Original flavour Block & Slices & Creamy & Grated
2. Block & slices with herbs
3. Block & Slices & Creamy with hot peppers
4. Cheddar flavour Block & Slices
5. Mozzarella flavour Block & Slices & Grated
6. Mature cheddar flavour Block & Slices
7. Block & Slices & Creamy with tomato & basil
8. Organic slices & Organic block
9. Slices & Block with mushrooms
10. Mozzarella flavour block for pizza & Original flavour block for pizza
11. Mediterranean style block
12. Blu block
Do Violife products contain parsley?
Violife with olives contains parsley and is declared on the packaging.
Do Violife products contain preservatives?
No, except for the Violife creamy range that contains sorbic acid.
Do Violife products contain refined (white) cane sugar bleached with bone char?
No, Violife products do not contain sugar.
Do Violife products contain refined fruit juices, alcoholic drinks or vinegar or any other refined liquid? (Some manufacturers use animal products such as gelatin, fish bladder, egg-white or chitin for this purpose)
No, Violife products do not contain any kind of refined liquid.
Do Violife products contain soya?
No, Violife does not contain soya.
Do Violife products contain sunflower?
Yes, Violife contains sunflower oil in traces.
Do Violife products contain wheat?
Violife products do not contain wheat except “Violife with peppers” & “Violife with hot peppers” that may contain traces of wheat maltodextrin which is not considered a gluten carrier.
Do Violife products contain wheat?
Violife products do not contain wheat except “Violife with peppers” & “Violife with hot peppers” that may contain traces of wheat maltodextrin which is not considered a gluten carrier.
Do Violife products contain yeast?
Yes, Violife products contain yeast or yeast extracts as part of the vegan flavours.
Do you have any Violife products with added calcium?
No. There is no added calcium. Calcium that exists in Violife products originates from raw materials and is approximately 3 mg of Calcium / 100 gr of product.
Is MSG added to your products?
Violife have a strict policy regarding MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate) – They do not add it in any of their products. The ingredients also do not contain added MSG. In short there is absolutely no added MSG to be found anywhere in all Violife products be it flavouring's or other ingredients, this is fundamental to their ethos
Is the lactic acid contained in Violife products dairy-free?
Any lactic acid contained in Violife products is of 100% plant origin and comes from sugar (sugar fermentation). All of the Violife ingredients are plant based.
What is the percentage of trans fat contained in Violife products?
Violife products, created with coconut oil, contain less than 0.25% trans-fat that is naturally happening.
What is the protein content in Violife products?
The amount of protein for slices (serving size of 20 g) is 0.01g.
The amount of protein for blocks (serving size of 28 g) is 0.014g.
The amount of protein for Violife Prosociano (size of 100 g) is 1.6g.
What is Violife range free from?
Violife range is free from dairy, casein, whey, lactose, eggs, gluten, soya, palm oil, milk, egg, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, cereals containing gluten, fish, nuts and peanuts.
Storage
Can I freeze Violife products?
No, Violife must be refrigerated and not frozen.
Can I use Violife products past the expiry date?
No, all products must be consumed by the expiration date printed on the package to maintain all their organoleptic features.
How long and how should I store Violife slices and blocks after opening?
Violife slices stay fresh for 7 days when you fully cover the packet after you open it using a cling film or when you place the opened packet in a food container.
How long should I store Violife creamy after opening?
Violife creamy stays fresh for 7 days after you open the packaging.
How long should I store Violife Prosociano after opening?
Violife Prosociano stays fresh for 15 days after you open the packaging.
Should Violife products be stored in the refrigerator?
Yes, all products must be stored in the refrigerator.
Should Violife products be stored in the refrigerator?
Yes, all products must be stored in the refrigerator.
Fats
Do Violife products contain vegetable oils produced with the use of maltreated animals? (e.g. using monkeys for collecting coconuts from trees).
No, the coconut oil we use is supplied by large and known European producers who are committed against animal cruelty. They are supplied crude coconut oil only from recognised farms committed against animal cruelty.
What is the cholesterol content in Violife products?
All products are made with coconut oil and have a cholesterol content of less than 2mg/100g, a tiny amount compared with the cholesterol content of dairy cheese (>300mg/100g). Furthermore, the cholesterol contained is of plant origin.
Benefits
Are Violife products suitable for people with food allergies and intolerances?
Violife products are suitable for lactose, gluten, soya, nut intolerant consumers.
Are Violife products suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans?
Yes, all Violife products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and approved by the Vegan Society.
Vegan Cheese Shop
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Shipping
What is Next Day Delivery?
Order by 3 pm between Monday to Thursday for Next Day Shipping! Orders after 3 pm Monday to Wednesday will receive their goods the day after. e.g. Order Monday after 3 pm and you will receive your vegan cheese on Wednesday. Order Friday, Saturday or Sunday any time and we will ship your good on the Monday for a Tuesday delivery.
Where do you ship to in the UK?
We deliver anywhere in the UK, via APC Overnight.
What's your shipping cost?
We charge £6 for all UK shipping. This is for goods that weigh less than 4kg.
How much can you send?
Up to a maximum of 4.5KG (the UK only). For cheese requirements over 4.5kg please contact us on 01509 767475.
How long will delivery take?
Next Working Day - if ordered before our cut off time of 3 pm.
Please note: If you place your order after 3 pm on Friday, your order will not be picked up by APC Overnight until the following Monday. The weekend is classed as out of office hours and therefore any orders placed for next day delivery after 3 pm on Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
How will you package Chilled Goods?
Our stores chiller where we keep our chilled goods has a constant temperature of 2 degrees. We pack items that require chilling with special frozen gel pads that can keep products, chilled at less than 8 degrees for over 48 hours. The frozen gel pads and chilled products are sealed inside an ice cube bubble bag (silver lined to retain the cold) to ensure minimum loss of temperature, even in summer months.
All products ordered should be put into a fridge as soon as received. From our experience, it is very difficult to 'spoil' vegan cheese, but best practice would always be to ensure it is kept below 8 degrees.
What's your shipping Terms and Conditions
See our shipping page for details.
Do you ship outside the UK?
We do not ship outside the UK at the stage.
Can I collect my parcel myself?
If you have received a ‘sorry we missed you’ card and you prefer to collect an item, please call your local APC Overnight depot to verify that the item has arrived back there before going to collect it. Please also check opening times when you contact the depot. You will need to bring the card, we left and proof of your identity as well as confirmation of your address. Alternatively, if you live in the Leicestershire area, we are based in Loughborough, and we would be more than happy to serve you here at our main office. It would be wise not to place an order online, but call us to make an order and arrange to pick up.
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