No one, and I mean not a single other dairy-free company that I’ve dealt with in twenty years, reformulates their products more than Daiya Foods. Often it’s just a little tweak or two. But this time, it’s a completely new recipe – ingredients and method. Daiya is now utilizing age-old fermentation methods and oat cream to more closely mimic traditional dairy products. Don’t worry, it’s still dairy-free and they are NOT using precision fermentation. The new Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese is cultured purely with real Non-GMO dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients for a better melt and creamier texture. Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese Blocks, Slices, and Sticks with Oat Cream The new block, slice, and stick versions of Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese have the same formulas, so we are including them all in this post. The taste, consistency, melt, and stretchiness should be the same across all types. However, the shreds have a slightly different formula, so we’ve put them in a separate Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds Info & Review post. The information that follows is for the blocks, slices, and sticks specifically. Be sure to leave your review on the new formula below, once you’ve bought and tried any of the following … Cheddar (Blocks, Slices, and Sticks) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit and vegetable juice (for color), yeast extract, annatto (for color), salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors. Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 90 calories, 7g fat, 240mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 15% calcium. * Mozzarella (Blocks and Sticks) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit juice (for color), yeast extract, salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors. Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 90 calories, 7g fat, 240mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 15% calcium. * Smoked Gouda (Blocks and Slices) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, natural flavors, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit juice (for color), yeast extract, salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid. Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 90 calories, 7g fat, 240mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 15% calcium. * Jalapeno Havarti (Blocks) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, green jalapeño peppers, natural flavors, less than 2 percent of: garlic, konjac flour, fruit juice (for color), yeast extract, salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid. Nutrition (per 1 ounce): 90 calories, 7g fat, 250mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 15% calcium. * Provolone (Slices) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit juice (for color), yeast extract, salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors. Nutrition (per slice / .77 ounce): 70 calories, 5g fat, 190mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 10% calcium. * Swiss (Slices) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit juice (for color), yeast extract, salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors. Nutrition (per slice / .77 ounce): 70 calories, 5g fat, 190mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 10% calcium. * American (Slices) Ingredients: daiya oat cream™ blend (water, oat flour, pea protein, cultures, enzymes), coconut oil, modified potato starch, corn starch, less than 2 percent of: konjac flour, fruit and vegetable juice (for color), yeast extract, annatto (for color), salt, tricalcium phosphate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, natural flavors. Nutrition (per slice / .77 ounce): 70 calories, 5g fat, 190mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to achieve the following RDA percentages: 10% calcium. * More Facts on Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese Price: $4.99 per package (4.65-ounce sticks; 7.1-ounce blocks, 7.8-ounce slices) Availability: Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese is sold at Kroger family of stores , Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Publix, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Walmart, Wegmans, Meijer, Jewel Osco, Wakefern, and local independent grocery stores. Certifications: It is is Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Plant Based, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher Pareve. Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, added sugar-free, vegan, and vegetarian. The oat cream in Daiya’s new cheese alternative formula is made with with glyphosate-free and certified gluten-free oats.* For More Product Information : Visit the Daiya Foods website at daiyafoods.com. *Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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