Daiya Italian Blend Shreds
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Daiya Italian Blend Shreds are a plant-based cheese alternative designed for melting on hot dishes. Its main strength is the inclusion of an oat-based cream blend, while its main tradeoff is a high proportion of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a convenience-driven topping for those seeking a traditional melted texture.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it melted over a vegetable pizza or stirred into a hearty pasta bake.
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Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by high saturated fat and minimal protein or fiber. Sodium levels are moderate, contributing to a calorie-dense profile with little nutritional density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 cal | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | — |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 25% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from an oat cream blend, coconut oil, and various starches. This formulation relies on refined starches and industrial gums to achieve its shreddable and meltable consistency.
Ingredients
Daiya Oat Cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), Coconut oil, Tapioca starch, Expeller pressed safflower oil, Corn starch, Less than 2 percent of: Konjac flour, Fruit juice (for color), Yeast extract, Salt, Dextrose, Tricalcium phosphate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Natural flavors.
