Vegan Feta Cheese (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan feta cheese made of? ›

Most vegan feta recipes are made using tofu, which has always left me disappointed. I made this recipe using a cashew cream base seasoned with olive brine, vinegar, lemon juice, and savory seasonings. The key ingredient, agar agar powder, is the secret to this tangy feta holding its shape and texture.

But, this vegan feta has the same savory tanginess of traditional feta (and lots of herby Greek flavor) but without any of the dairy! It's surprisingly simple to make, packed with protein thanks to tofu, can be served in small cubes or crumbled, and will stay good in the fridge for a week.

Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Potato Starch, Salt (Sea Salt), Glucono Delta Lactone, Flavor (Vegan Sources), Olive Extract, Vitamin B12.

Dairy-free feta does not contain any animal products, making it suitable for vegans, lactose intolerant individuals, and those who prefer plant-based diets.

Is vegan cheese healthy? In terms of health, vegan cheese is generally considered better for you than dairy cheese as it's lower in saturated fat and often has added vitamin B12, which contributes to a healthy nervous system.

Vegan cheese is usually made from soy, nuts, vegetable oils, and various other natural ingredients like peas or arrowroot. Vegan cheese is seen as a healthier alternative to cheese by some, and may reduce your risk of heart disease due to its lower content of fat.

It's important to understand that vegan cheese, being made with different ingredients, typically does not taste exactly like traditional dairy cheese. However, it does replicate some of the flavors and textures that you might remember from dairy cheese and tastes great in its own right.

Vegans can eat cheese that is comprised of plant-based ingredients like soybeans, peas, cashews, coconut, or almonds. The most common types of vegan cheeses are cheddar, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese that can be found in non-dairy forms.

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Fly your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with Violife's 100% dairy-free Just Like Feta Block. Toss it in a crispy Greek salad or melt it on top of portobello mushrooms for a simple but heavenly vegan appetizer.

When not to eat feta cheese? ›

Serving rotten feta cheese is a major no-no, which should go without saying. Feta cheese needs to be kept in brine to stay fresh and prevent rotting. It will spoil and need to be thrown away if kept out of the fridge for an extended period of time.

Feta cheese is made with sheep's milk and is very low in lactose. It's a good choice for people who are lactose intolerant because it is lower in lactose than other types of cheese. Lactose is a type of sugar that is found in dairy products.

The answer here is a pretty straightforward no. As feta cheese is made from the milk of sheep and sometimes goats it isn't suitable for anyone on a fully plant-based diet. Vegans will not only abstain from eating meat, but also all animal products or other foods that are made with the use of byproducts too.

No, Feta is not goat cheese, or at the very least, it's not something that any cheese expert would call Chevre anytime soon. At best, goat milk makes up for only around ⅓ of Feta cheese content, and often not even that. If anything, Feta cheese could be classified as sheep cheese, like Pecorino.

Feta is made by separating and curing curds from milk using bacteria and enzymes. Traditional feta is made from 100% sheep's milk or a combination of sheep's milk and up to 30% goat's milk, but feta produced outside the EU may also contain cow's milk.

Overall, is feta good for you? When it comes to cheese, feta is a healthy choice. Not only is it packed with protein and fat – both essential nutrients for helping you to feel full and energised – it's also good for your gut. Probiotic yeasts in feta may lower the PH in your stomach, which is key for a healthy gut.