Violife Just Like Mozzarella 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.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Violife Just Like Mozzarella Shreds Shredded Cheese, Dairy-Free Vegan is a meltable plant-based cheese alternative designed for topping hot dishes. Its main strength is the inclusion of Vitamin B12, while its main tradeoff is a high concentration of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-focused addition for recreating classic cheesy textures.
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 homemade vegan pizza or stirred into a vegetable bake.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by saturated fat and contains no protein, making it a calorie-dense choice with minimal nutritional density.
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 | 130mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
This formulation is built from coconut oil and a blend of modified starches to achieve a specific melt and stretch. The use of refined starches, natural flavors, and various additives creates a highly processed profile designed for consistency and shelf stability.
Ingredients
Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Tapioca & Potato Starch, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Glucose, Calcium Phosphate, Glucono Delta-Lactone, Rowanberry Extract (to Help Maintain Freshness), Lentil Protein, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Olive Extract, Beta Carotene (Color), Vitamin B12, Powdered Cellulose Added to Prevent Caking.
