Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Vegan Smoked Gouda Style Sliced Cheese
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Vegan Smoked Gouda Style Sliced Cheese is a plant-based alternative designed for melting and layering. Its main strength is the absence of added sugars, while its main tradeoff is a high proportion of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-focused addition for those seeking a specific smoked profile in their meals.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it melted into a toasted vegan sandwich or layered on a plant-based burger.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by saturated fat and contains no protein or fiber. Sodium levels are moderate for a sliced cheese alternative.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is formulated from coconut oil and a blend of modified potato and corn starches. The use of refined starches and natural flavors creates a processed structure intended to mimic the texture and taste of traditional gouda.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato and Corn Starches, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Olive Extract, Beta Carotene for Color.
