Boursin Dairy-Free Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread Alternative
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Boursin Dairy-Free Garlic & Herbs Cheese Spread Alternative is a creamy, plant-based spread designed for savory applications. Its main strength is the inclusion of aromatic herbs and garlic, while its main tradeoff is a high proportion of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-focused condiment for adding richness to simple dishes.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair it with sliced cucumbers, toasted sourdough, or stir it into a warm pasta dish for added creaminess.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fat, specifically saturated fat, with no contributing protein or fiber. This results in a calorie-dense product that offers little nutritional value beyond flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The spread is built from a base of coconut and canola oils combined with modified starches for texture. A blend of garlic powder, parsley, and chives provides the primary flavor, while various stabilizers and acids create the characteristic cheese-like consistency.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Modified Starch Potato and Corn), Less than 2% of Each: Natural Flavors, Organic Vegan Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Calcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sugarcane Fiber, Sodium Citrate, Spices, Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Parsley, Xanthan Gum, Chive, Beta Carotene (Color).
