Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Vegan Mozzarella Style Sliced Cheese
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Vegan Mozzarella Style Sliced Cheese is a plant-based alternative designed for melting and layering in savory dishes. Its main strength is a low sodium profile relative to many vegan cheeses, while its main tradeoff is a high proportion of saturated fat. Overall, it is a convenience-focused option for adding a familiar creamy element to meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it in a toasted vegan grilled cheese sandwich or layered into a plant-based burger.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a total absence of protein and fiber, with the majority of calories derived from saturated fats.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of modified food starch and coconut oil to achieve a specific melt and texture. This formulation relies on refined starches and natural flavors to replicate the characteristics of dairy mozzarella.
Ingredients
Water, Modified Food Starch, Coconut Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Calcium Citrate, Sea Salt, Less than 2% of: Potato Protein, Natural Flavors, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Beta Carotene for Color.
