>>>UPDATE: I got a chance to try Rice’s Vegan slices (cheddar and mozzarella flavors) and I found them to be much more favorable than any other veggies slices I’ve tried. They have more flavor. As far as melting… they do melt better, but still don’t melt as well as real cheese.
I also had a chance to try another vegan cheese I found at Wild Oats. Follow Your Heart’s Vegan Gourmet Cheese. It comes in blocks. I tried the cheddar and mozzarella flavors. The cheddar melts better. And they are both pretty delicious. I made nachos with this brand and they smelled and tasted delicious. Definitely the best cheese alternative I’ve ever had.<<<
A little while back I wrote about how many veggie cheeses aren’t vegan because of an ingredient called casein (read past blog). WELL, I just saw an ad for a totally vegan cheese made by Rice. “Casein and Lactose Free” it says on the package. And if that isn’t enough proof- it also says VEGAN and 100% NON-DAIRY. Yay! As you may recall I said the casein is used to give the “cheese” more of a cheese-like consistency and to make it easier to melt the cheese. But this cheese claims to have a “smooth melt.” I don’t know how they do it! But I’m eager to give it a whirl.
For more info, you can visit the website www.galaxyfoods.com.
Tracy La Soeur Says:
How do you feel about breast feeding? Does that break the rules of veganism, and, if so, is there truly a better alternative?
September 3rd, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Emily Says:
Well, I can’t speak for all vegans, but for me, breast feeding is great. I’m all for it. It’s natural. No cruelty involved (except for the occasional bite of the nipple. haha.) and it makes the baby immune to whatever you’re immune to, which is great.
September 4th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Tuesday Says:
Did you try the cheese? How was it?
September 21st, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Bekabug Says:
I just bought some of that vegan grated topping (what a name) and I’ll probably give it a go in a day or two. I don’t think it’ll melt but I’ll stop by and let you know how it tastes.
Breast feeding: I’d agree with you. It’s 100% biologically appropriate and healthy for the baby (unless mom has an issue) whereas it is not biologically appropriate for humans to consume the flesh and secretions of non-human animals. My $0.02 on that.
October 6th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
brad Says:
If you read the casein page at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casein) it has a follow-up on the apparent findings that a casein-free diet can have a positive effect on a person with autism. There is a paragraph under the ‘Opioid’ section that gives some information countering this.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:36 pm