Violife Just Like Cheddar Shreds Shredded Cheese, Dairy-Free Vegan
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Violife Just Like Cheddar Shreds Shredded Cheese, Dairy-Free Vegan is a meltable plant-based cheese alternative designed for topping hot dishes. Its main strength is the absence of added sugars, while its main tradeoff is a high concentration of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-focused addition for those seeking a traditional cheddar experience.
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 over a vegetable bake or sprinkled on a vegan taco bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by saturated fat and contains no protein or fiber. Sodium levels are moderate, but the overall nutrient density is low.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs | 7g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Calcium | 80mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
This formulation is built from coconut oil and a blend of modified tapioca and potato starches to achieve its texture. The use of natural flavors, glucono delta-lactone, and various extracts indicates a highly processed approach to mimic the properties of dairy cheese.
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Tapioca & Potato Starch, Potato Starch, Salt, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Rowanberry Extract (to Help Maintain Freshness), Calcium Phosphate, Lentil Protein, Glucono Delta- Lactone, Citric Acid, Paprika Extract & Beta Carotene (Color), Herbs, Olive Extract, Vitamin B12, Powdered Cellulose Added to Prevent Caking.
