Add your reviews to the thread (all brands welcome!), and I will add them to the compilation. The non-dairy ice cream review is separate, and can be found here:
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=22710.0"Cheese"Cheezly-"Bacon" added-makes fabulous panini! I love it! (willwolf)
Cheezly-Cheddar slicesCheezly-Cheddar mature redCheezly-Cheddar mature white-I bought this yesterday from one of the local supermarkets. It melted quite well for Cheez on toast and worked well on pizza. My omni boyfriend was also quite impressed with it. I liked it and I think it's one of the meltiest cheezes I have found. (Shelloid)
-fine, but a little rough/gritty in texture, probably from all the potato starch in it. It's definitely a better cheese-and-crackers cheez. (fb)
Cheezly-EdamCheezly-Garlic and herb-I bought a round of this at Food Fight on my trip to Portland. Upon bringing it home and trying it I found the texture to be a bit grainy. It crumbles quite a bit as well. But overall the flavor is good, creamy and rich without being overpowering or chemical tasting. (cali)
Cheezly-GoudaCheezly-Mozzarella-I think this may be my favorite vegan mozzarella. It melts well and tastes great. (willwolf)
-It didn't melt for me. Turned into a kind of grainy mush. Pretty damn tasty, but not texturally amazing. (Narcissus)
Cheezly-Mozzarella slicesCheezly-NachoDaiya-Cheddar-It melts and stretches. I had it in a grilled cheese sandwich and it was the most amazing thing!! It melted, got gooey and stretchy and tasted just like cheese. Weirdest thing, it's made with Cassava!? So it's soy free too. I swear, I don't work for them but this is the closest thing I've had to real cheese EVER (w.m laura)
-Okay so it's only availabe in Canada right now (where it's made!) and at some pizza places in Los Angeles BUT you can buy it online at Pangea Vegan Store...check it out:
http://www.veganstore.com/daiya-vegan-cheese-shreds/Page_1/209.html cheddar is the best. Making grilled cheeses in my george foreman grill is my new raison d'etre! Okay and it's expensive with the shipping but I didn't get the super fast shipping, I just got it with a freezer pack and crossed my fingers. It arrived via UPS ground 5 days later and was totally fine. I've been eating it at pretty much ever meal. (w.m. laura)
-I made broccoli beer cheese soup tonight using Daiya, and it was freakin' GOOD. I was a little nervous about the flavor since most vegan cheeses are only good when baked - but Daiya was amazing & added to the flavor, thickness, and creaminess. (jessacita)
-OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U guys... it's finally here!!! Vegan cheese that melts like cheese, has the same texture as melted cheese, tastes almost just like melted cheese! U need to by it i swear i can't stop eating it. It does smell a little off... i don't think i could eat it raw. both were good i thought the cheddar was a bit better (amymylove)
-I've tried this in quesadilla format and by itself so far. It's pretty good, and though it's stretchy, it's not stretchy in the same way cheese it. It's, how do I say, a softer stretch? It's interesting - I didn't expect the stretchiness to help along its "cheesiness" a lot, but it does, it gives it a lot better "authenticity." The taste is pretty much like processed cheddar. It's nothing "complex" or fancy, just like stuff kids would eat. I like it enough to get it at my local WF when it arrives, but not enough to order online again (it nearly melted in 2-day transit with cold packs, but then again, it was triple digits here). My non-vegetarian boyfriend, on the other hand, was much more enthusiastic: Initially, he wanted to make sure with me it wasn't cheese, and suggested the company was faking us vegans out just like those Emes gel people. Then he said he'd never know the difference. THEN he called up his MOM to tell her about how amazing this cheese was and how if she was ever considering trying fake cheese (this was all out of the blue), that she should try this one because she wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I guess now I can stop spelling imitation cheese with a cheez or chz or chiz or whatever. (fb)
-This cheese is AMAZING guys!!! There is a chain around here called zpizza that has it as a topping option. It's hands down the best veg cheese I've ever tasted, with absolutely no "odd" soy aftertaste. Consistency is right on too. It would be PERFECT for grilled cheese!! (GreenT)
-it's so weird, it seems like the non-vegans are digging the stuff more so than vegans are! but I'm pretty into it myself... I think it's super delicious. I don't really think it actually tastes like cheese, but it's good anyway! (tweedle)
-So.........it's good...........I dunno? We had it on quesadillas, and it's definitely tasty, but I'm just not into it for some reason. It melts wonderfully, it's very similar to a processed type of dairy cheese, but....? It was just too heavy, or there was something weird about it. I really don't know! Maybe I'm finally done looking for new vegan cheeses? I do not know. (AC)
Daiya-Italian/Mozzarella-Okay so it's only availabe in Canada right now (where it's made!) and at some pizza places in Los Angeles BUT you can buy it online at Pangea Vegan Store...check it out:
http://www.veganstore.com/daiya-vegan-cheese-shreds/Page_1/209.html reallllllly good . Making grilled cheeses in my george foreman grill is my new raison d'etre! Okay and it's expensive with the shipping but I didn't get the super fast shipping, I just got it with a freezer pack and crossed my fingers. It arrived via UPS ground 5 days later and was totally fine. I've been eating it at pretty much ever meal. (w.m. laura)
-Wow! It is amazing. It's a little more like American cheese than mozzarella but, still, it was a fabulous pizza experience. I ate the whole thing. My omni husband was duly impressed and even said that he would eat it instead of real cheese next time! (veggydog)
-I got to try the Italian blend on pizza at a WF in Vegas - amazing! It really does get all melty like dairy cheese, but it has it's own great taste. (icephrosty)
-OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U guys... it's finally here!!! Vegan cheese that melts like cheese, has the same texture as melted cheese, tastes almost just like melted cheese! U need to by it i swear i can't stop eating it. It does smell a little off... i don't think i could eat it raw (amymylove)
-I made a pizza and calzone last night w/ italian blend and it was really yummy! I was a little nervous when it got here because it was room temp, but I went for it, (not givin any to the kiddo just to be safe,) and neither my BF or I got sick, so it must have just had a "cheesey" smell to it....(babysgotsauce)
-I've tried the Italian Daiya twice now on pizza, and I have to admit that I feel conflicted. The texture is thicker and stretchier than any other vegan cheese I've tried, but it's also sticky. The flavor is so, so, so much like a processed American cheese food slice. Kinda gooey/salty/not occurring in nature type of consistency and taste. I'm planning to order some and try it in my own kitchen to figure out a more appetizing way to prepare it, but to me that kind of flavor does nothing to enhance the quality of my food. I'm bummed. (mamaanna)
-i tried some daiya at a restaurant yesterday on pizza and it is definitely stretchy and more mozzarella-looking than other vegan cheeses ive tried. the mouthfeel is different though - it's more creamy and thick feeling than chewy like mozzarella. it was good and my omni friend even liked it on her pizza but it's not something that i would really spend tons of money for. (ppc)
-So far we've had this on pizza and in a quesadilla. It melts well, and it sure enough does burn just like cheese when it's on the bare crust or pan (and it tastes EXACTLY like burnt cheese, which sounds weird, but it's true). It's more mild than the cheddar. Also, though it does burn like dairy cheese, it doesn't have that burning pattern dairy cheese does on pizza (with little splotches of slight burntness), it's just uniform. It does stretch, but not as far as dairy cheese (but whatever!). So far, I think I like the cheddar better as it's "shaper" and it works better in the quesadillas, but this is probably best for pizza. Next pizza will be a Italian/cheddar blend! FYI, it takes about a half of a half pound package for a pizza. (fb)
-I didn't like it at all. I keep telling myself just give up trying vegan cheese because I'm always disappointed. This time it was the texture. It is a very weird texture, and it really gave me the willies. It reminded me of snot! Hahaha, sorry to gross anyone out, but I'm being completely honest. I wish I had asked for the pizza with no cheese at all. However, my husband (who eats real cheese) really enjoyed it. (nightbloomers)
Dr cow-Aged cashew nut cheese-Now this stuff is interesting. I want to say it's mild and at the same time I want to say it's strong... Let's put it this way: it's cheesey, but it's not sour like some sharp cheeses. It's pleasant (I would definitely say it's not one of those "acquired taste" or love/hate things, like nutritional yeast seems to be). At first I thought it was kind of boring, but after savoring it, it's got a sort of a "complex" taste I guess you could say (like some cheese!). I'm glad I tried it, and it's too bad it's so expensive. However, it lasted me longer than I thought it would. Also, I would recommend just eating it straight, without crackers/bread/etc, because I think those things take over the flavor (hence me calling it mild). I want to try the other varieties now! These are small (think a quarter cup measure plus a little), so if you order it over the internet or something, just keep in mind you're treating yourself to a $7 delicacy. (fb)
Dr cow-Aged cashew and brazil nut cheeseDr cow-Aged cashew and crystal algae cheeseDr cow-Aged cashew and dulse cheese Dr cow-Aged cashew and hemp seeds cheeseDr cow-Aged macadamia nut cheeseDr cow-Aged macadamia and hemp cheeseDr cow-Cashew nut cream cheeseField Roast-Herbed chao cheeseFollow your heart-Cream cheese-This tastes exactly like Tofutti to me, but it's a *lot* more expensive at my HFS. (Sharway)
-I used it to make cream cheese icing for carrot cake and it came out great! I sampled a little before adding in the icing sugar and it was "just ok". I would never use this plain on a bagel. (icephrosty)
-This was my first vegan cream cheese, and it was ok. I had it on a bagel with some cranberries. It was pretty good overall, but not great on its own. I might buy it for something specific, but it's not spectacular. (AC)
Follow your heart (vegan gourmet)-Cheddar-smells really gross, but not that bad in a mac and cheese stuff. (ponycakes)
-pretty good, and seems to be lower in fat than the mozzerella. I've tried to use it on nachos, though, and it solidifies waaaay too quickly... oh well =/ (fb)
-We really don't like this...I was expecting so much more from this, and the mozzarella. The cheddar is actually kind of gross..the mozarella is ok. The cheddar one has an odd taste..and the texture doesn't really help much. I don't understand why so many people like this! I'm sticking with my Tofutti. (AC)
-really off-putting to me when I am handling it, but once it has (finally) melted, it's always fine. Also, they get moldy relatively quickly so you better have plans for that whole block. (veganfilmjunkie)
-weird (ponycakes).
- kinda weird. And I always melt it in a saucepan before I put it on anything....otherwise it won't melt....ever....(erinmonster)
-lacks taste... and at almost $5 a block I want taste. (hotchef84)
Follow your heart (vegan gourmet)-Monterey jack-This is my favorite of the FYH vegan cheese line. It works well for everything. (willwolf)
-Definitely needs to be melted to be enjoyed. Probably the mildest of all the FYH cheeses and is fine. Satisfactory, but fake cheese still has ways to go...(fb)
-didn't like it (veganfilmjunkie)
-I only like this melted. It does smell pretty nasty (sometimes I try to get someone else to grate it for me heh) but the smell goes away after it gets yummy and melty in the oven. Like it. (ponycakes)
-shredded on pizza with a little olive oil brushed on top of it is pretty great! (lubi)
-only kind of cheese I like....I think the mozzarella and monterrey jack are pretty much the same thing, And I always melt it in a saucepan before I put it on anything....otherwise it won't melt....ever.... (erinmonster)
-This is our favorite vegan cheese! We've tried quite a few (yes, including Daiya), but this is nice and mild. The flavor is even pretty good on its own. It does have a bit of a monterey jack flavor, and the texture isn't too weird. The texture could be better (still too soft and grainy), but it's the best. It definitely does need to be completely melted first (if you're wanting it to melt) before preparing it (i.e melt in microwave before using in quesadilla), but it did melt very well in the microwave. Yay for this one. I didn't feel weird after eating it. (the FYH cheddar was like the first vegan cheese we tried, and it was GROSS..at that time at least) (AC)
Follow your heart (vegan gourmet)-Mozzarella-amazing. if i make a pizza, this is on it. mm. also tasty on pasta casserole dishes. (ponycakes)
-great. i use it in vegan calzones; it's the best "cheese" for pizza-type stuffs. a lot of fat though! (fb)
-I was slightly disappointed, but it might have been b/c of my preparation. I put it on a grilled sandwich...so it wasn't quite melted all the way. It had a weird texture-kind of mealy/grainy...I'm probably going to make a pizza at some point, so I'll report back. (AC)
-I love this but don't buy it much...I think most cheese products are too expensive and there are too many yummy alternatives that I could create. (THHF)
-really off-putting to me when I am handling it, but once it has (finally) melted, it's always fine. I tried the monterey jack and didn't like it. Also, they get moldy relatively quickly so you better have plans for that whole block. (veganfilmjunkie)
-only kind of cheese I like....I think the mozzarella and monterrey jack are pretty much the same thing, And I always melt it in a saucepan before I put it on anything....otherwise it won't melt....ever....(erinmonster)
-love it (hotchef84)
-I really love this. I cut it into bits and put it on a pizza. It melted perfectly (at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes) and was really smooth. I can't wait to use up the rest of the block! (KMK)
Follow your heart (vegan gourmet)-Nacho-I like this flavor the best. (mdv)
-pretty good. I like it on top of veggie burgers or shredded over tortilla chips. (icephrosty)
Galaxy nutritional foods-Block cheddar- I don't really know why I bought it...it was just there. I'm not really impressed, not much flavor. In fact I am trying to think of ways to sneak it in foods so I won't waste it. (Jane M)
-Blah. Bland... I'd much rather have FYH cheddar. (fb)
Galaxy nutritional foods-Block mozzarellaGalaxy nutritional foods-Parmesan topping-It's ok... I don't think much of any of the parm subs out there, but this is the best imho... definitely can taste nutritional yeast in it, but it works in recipes that don't require too too much parm. (fb)
-Amazing. i use it on pasta, pasta salad, caesar salad, pizza, etc. my tastebuds think its real parmesan! (brooke)
Galaxy nutritional foods-Rice slices AmericanGalaxy nutritional foods-Rice slices cheddarGalaxy nutritional foods-Rice slices pepper jack-This is my favorite packaged vegan cheez to put on sandwiches. It is really good, and a bit spicy but not too bad. The only thing that sucks about it is the price, also sometimes the slices break apart when I'm trying to get the plastic off. Still, they're good for an occasional treat, not really a staple on my budget. (berryraw)
Galaxy nutritional foods-Slices American-they smell awful but are decent for vegan cheese. though they dont compare to tofutti. (brooke)
-These are ok. They melt nicely, and have an ok texture. I didn't even think they smelled that bad. They don't have much flavor, though..so, they are just meh. (AC)
Galaxy nutritional foods-Slices mozzarellaParma (eat in the raw)-Chipotle cayenne-This is just as good as the original Parma, but with just a bit of kick from the added spices. (willwolf)
Parma (eat in the raw)-Original-This is really tasty and great to sprinkle on just about everything. It's just a simple mixture of nutritional yeast, raw organic walnuts, and Celtic sea salt, but it's nice to have it already made up and in a shaker container. (willwolf)
-This stuff is seriously addicting! I love it on salads, pizza, sprinkled over veggies and just about anything else. It's a really versatile ingredient Smiley The main problem is that it's too good and I can't afford to buy it all the time. (icephrosty)
Pure soya-Slices-quite cheap - cheaper than the toffuti slices - and 10 in a pack BUT really lack flavour. I think they're quite bland. They also didn't melt on my pizza, whereas the toffuti ones did. The bonus of the pure slices are that the supermarkets stock them so they are easier to get hold of than other vegan cheeses. The inly reason I would get them again is if I didn't have chance to get to a healthfood shop for the toffuti ones. (Shelloid)
Road's end-123'z and chreeze-this product is so good! the sauce is neon-orange and its full of garlic and ny flavor. i don't eat it very often because i like making my own, but its worth trying when you are not in the mood to cook! (Brooke)
-This is my favorite Road's end pasta mix, and it's all right. The packet really doesn't make a whole lot of sauce, and I made the mistake of adding extra soymilk the first time to yield more sauce - it made it really bland. If you want more sauce out of it, add more EB or even water! (fb)
-not impressed. The only thing it has in common with traditional boxed mac & cheese is the box. The colors pretty close too. Otherwise the pasta itself is way too small so i felt like i was barely even chewing it & the sauce flavor is pretty blah. it doesnt taste bad but it's not worth the price especially when theres so many super easy recipes out there that have flavor with so much more depth. i ended up adding a bunch more salt, some miso, rice wine vinegar and white wine vinegar to spruce it up. waste - o - money. (propinecone)
-We tried this kind a while back and its so gross......neither one of us could eat more than a few bites....and its pretty hard to gross me out! (erinmonster)
Road's end-Mac and chreeseRoad's end-Mac and chreese (gluten free)Road's end-Mix cheddar style chreeseRoad's end-Mix mozzarella style chreeseRoad's end-Mix kidz chreeseRoad's end-Mix cheddar style chreese gluten freeRoad's end-Mix alfredo style chreese gluten free-Ugh. Does not taste like alfredo/cheese. It doesn't taste bad, mind you, it's just that it's only similarity to alfredo, for me, is that it's pale. (fb)
Road's end-Nacho chreese dip (mild)-Egh. I should have noticed before purchasing that this stuff has more tomatoes in it than anything else - it tastes very tomato-y and is kind of sour... not too cheesy at all. Make a cheese sauce recipe from vegweb rather than buying this... However, if I had bought it as salsa and 'cheese' pureed together, I might have liked it more.(fb)
Road's end-Nacho chreese dip (spicy)Road's end-Penne and chreese (gluten free)Road's end-Shells and chreese-Meh. I dunno why I expected this to be any good, but it's not. I need to give up on these things. It's bland, and slightly gross. Don't expect it to be like any kind of boxed mac and cheese. (AC)
Sheese-Blue-Good blue cheese flavor, but smells like play-doh (mdv)
-I tried this for the first time today and really liked it. This surprised me as I've previously tried the smoked style and thought it tasted plastic-y. The blue style had a nice tang to it, but I'm not really sure it tasted much like I remember stilton and such like tasting. I think it's my favourite 'cheeze' I've tried and I'll probably buy it again. (shelloid)
Sheese-Cheddar with chives-I bought a round of this at Food Fight on my trip to Portland. Upon bringing it home and trying it I found it to be a very lush and rich cheese. The flavor is quite good with just the right amount of herbs to give it depth. The texture is great and it is best sliced very thinly, like with a peeler. If you wish to melt it use a very fine grate so it has a chance to melt down better. (cali)
Sheese-CheshireSheese-EdamSheese-Gouda-This isn't very good. It's ok, and it's not gross..but it doesn't have much flavor. The texture is fine (and I would guess the same texture as the other sheeses?), but there's just not any taste...except maybe an odd taste. (AC)
Sheese-Medium cheddarSheese-MozzarellaSheese-Smoked cheddar-This is the only flavor of the Sheese line that I've tried. I like this straight up with crackers (It's so nice having crackers and cheese again!). I've never cooked with it. Unfortunately, I've only been able to purchase this online, so I don't get it often and only when ordering other things.(willwolf)
-Again had a weird plastic aftertaste. It was too smokey for my liking, but I guess that's my own fault for buying the smoked style. It melted quite well on a toasted sandwich, but not melty enough for my liking on pizza. (Shelloid)
-We like this! It has a nice flavor. I think there is a bit of an off flavor, but that's to be expected. I mean, it's obviously not exactly like smoked cheddar cheese, but it is enjoyable just to eat (with crackers, and what not). I'm glad we tried it. (AC)
Sheese-Strong cheddar-I actually don't mind it. It smells like cheddar cheese. The texture is very good. The taste is a good approximation, though not perfect. I like eating it on crackers and with apples. Not bad, not bad at al (in grilled cheese)l. I wish the cheese was a bit more melty, but it did get nice and soft and smooth in the heated pan. I have a feeling that if I could cook it longer, it would melt more, but my bread would have burned in another minute so I had to take it off the stove. Overall, I'm not disgusted....this is the first vegan cheese where I'm not (the Follow Your Heart cheddar ended up in the compost, at least the ants that found it seemed to like it)...and actually quite pleased. Won't fool cheese-lovers, but an acceptable substitute. (hopfrog)
- This was pretty darn good, but for something I expected to taste like the bright orange sharp cheddar of old it fell a bit before the mark. But it was still tasty if I did not compare it to my mental memory of real cheddar. (wassernixe)
-Wow. It's actually more like a mild cheddar, but I can forgive that. I LOVE the fact that I can slice it and eat it raw on crackers or apples. It's the ultimate comfort food. The taste is salty and tangy, and the texture is firm without being crumbly or slimy at all. I haven't tried to melt it, but I don't think I will. This is a good cheeze to eat raw, and want to savour it raw. (lolkrys)
Sheese-Creamy cheddar- This was the first non-tofutti cheeze spread I've tried and it was not good. It had a weird plastic aftertaste and I didn't think it tastes of cheese from what I remember. (Shelloid)
- Now this was yummy. It had a faint cheddar color, which probably helped me mentally. It also surprisingly smelled like cheddar to me as well. And once I spread it on a slice of bread I was ecstatic. It had that perfect almost cheddary taste and unlike some brands was not too salty. (wassernixe)
Sheese-Creamy chivesSheese-Creamy garlic and herb- This too was super delicious. To me it tasted just like those Alloutte bread spreads. It tastes a little bit cream cheesy but is full of herby goodness. I really enjoyed this one the most. I think it will be perfect on my morning roll or toast. (wassernixe)
Sheese-Creamy MexicanSheese-Creamy original-I bought a tub of this on impulse today and I kind of wish I hadn't. It had the familiar plastic-y aftertaste. Don't think I'll bother with it again. (Shelloid)
Sunergia-Soy bleu-Potent stuff! It tastes good and very cheesy, but I don't remember bleu cheese well enough to tell whether it tastes like that particular kind. It's a pretty small block, but it's strong enough to last. (fb)
Sunergia-Soy feta lemon oregano-I think all of the flavors are okay. I use it to make a Greek dish with tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and lots of garlic. I think the texture is a little off - sort of like thawed and frozen tofu? (mdv)
Sunergia-Soy feta Mediterranean herb-I think all of the flavors are okay. I use it to make a Greek dish with tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and lots of garlic. I think the texture is a little off - sort of like thawed and frozen tofu? (mdv)
-Also strong. I don't recall feta tasting/smelling this strong. It's pretty good, but pretty dry and a teency bit crumbly. I'd buy it again, and I'm planning on trying the other flavors. My boyfriend thought it smelled like bad feet - which is good for "cheese"! (fb)
Sunergia-Soy feta tomato garlic-think all of the flavors are okay. I use it to make a Greek dish with tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and lots of garlic. I think the texture is a little off - sort of like thawed and frozen tofu? (mdv)
Teese-Cheddar-This is pretty good on a sandwich and really good in mac 'n cheeze. I haven't tried it plain because it feels a little too slimy! I used it a lot for grilled cheeze sandwiches. I would definitely recommend this variety. (icephrosty)
-I tried this in shells and cheeze, and it was all right. However, I did make it with roasted poblanos (really good), and some field roast "sausage" that I wasn't a big fan of...so that might have ruined it a bit. I haven't really been all too impressed with the teese. Weird texture, weird smell..I dunno. I'll try some on a sandwich, though. (AC)
-Tried a teeny piece cold. Ppc and I agreed that it was more like Kraft Singles in taste and texture. Didn't try it melted though..(ponycakes)
-I put cheddar and mozzarella on a small pizza. The cheddar didn't melt as readily as the mozzarella. It also smells bad cold or warm and doesn't taste all that great. I'll try it for a grilled cheese. I don't feel like this was worth nearly five bucks. If I was going to melt cheese, I'd make Dragonfly's Bulk, Dry Uncheese Mix. (hh)
Teese-Creamy cheddar-like the softer cheddar they make for mac and cheese. Kinda gross when I opened the package. A lot of "juice" came out and it had that icky smell, but I put a few blobs into my mac and cheese with some Earth Balance (shoulda left that out and added soymilk instead..made it a little too greasy) and hot dogs and WOW! I didn't even have to turn the burner back on for it to melt! The taste was a lot like a cross between Velveeta and the boxed Kraft stuff. Really really amazing. My little brother is pretty open to trying my food, so I called him out to try some and he loved it, as did my mom. My dad thought it smelled bad though :\ I guess it was a little strong smelling, though the taste was mild. If you have a chance to buy this, doooo iiiiiit! (ponycakes)
Teese-Mozzarella-This cheese melts easier than the FYH. Teese has a soft, almost fresh mozzarella-like texture, and smells really close to dairy cheese. I think this cheese is pretty tasty, but I can only purchase it online (I get it at Vegan Essentials), so I only get it when placing an order for other goodies every few months. I don't think this cheese is so much better than FYH mozzarella that it's worth the shipping cost unless you're already ordering other things. The main thing I like about Teese vs FYH is that Teese lasts much longer in the refrigerator. I've had unopened packages of Teese in my refrigerator for several months. Opened packages of Teese also last much longer than FYH, generally for a month or so. (willwolf)
-I had Teese vegan cheese for the first time when I ordered pizza from Purgatory Pizza in Los Angeles.
www.eatpurgatorypizza.com. While it doesn't have the same stringy, melty properties of dairy mozzarella cheese on pizza, it still tasted very, very good. Teese (
www.teesecheese.com) melts better than the other vegan cheeses I have tried. Yes, it actually melted and didn't just look like soft white plastic blanketing my triangle of pizza. Teese also didn't have a weird aftertaste and is way better than the non-dairy cheese they use to make the vegan pizzas at Whole Foods. Having tried Teese, I think I actually might buy it now buy it and to try it on a panini or pizza at home. (Saskia)
-Melts better than FYH. Slippery texture, slightly saltier than FYH, too. I prefer it. (mdv)
-Much softer and slimier than FYH. A little saltier and needs to be pre-melted just like FYH. Would not eat it plain. For a full dollar more, not worth it. Not impressed. (erinmonster)
-I put cheddar and mozzarella on a small pizza. Relative to other fake cheese, the mozzarella smells and tastes (cold or warm) pretty good. I didn't get a stringy effect, but maybe I didn't heat it for long enough. I'd buy this cheese again, but not regularly - and I wouldn't pay shipping and handling for it. (hh)
Teese-Nacho-This is..all right. I think it's a bit weird. I might not have prepared it correctly..because I just melted it in the microwave, and used it on baked potatoes, but it had a slightly weird texture, and the flavor was lacking/weird. It might be better with other things. (AC)
Tofutti cream cheese-Cheddar-My discount health food store had Tofutti Cream Cheese for 99 Cents so I bought a bunch. Didn't realize till I got home that it was orange and "cheddar" flavor! I have never seen this before! Its actually really good. I made a patty melt with it (veg burger with the cheese and grilled bread with pickles!) I also think it will make a good spinach artichoke dip. Usually when things end up at this store, it means its being discontinued or not selling well. Did anyone else ever see this product? If you do, try it! (L2A)
-I thought this was gonna be so freaking awesome...but I wasn't that impressed. I used it to make mac and cheese and it was awful. It was my fault, though. I let the color deceive me. It looked so orange and creamy I thought it would be scrumptious but i barely ate it....I haven't seem it since then, so maybe it was like a trial run or something...boo, me cuz I paid full price. (VeganSapien)
Tofutti cream cheese-French onionTofutti cream cheese-Garden vegetableTofutti cream cheese-Garlic and herb-Tastes like... slighly artificial nothing. Pretty boring. The alleged garlic and herbs are present more as an occasional fleck of green than any real taste. I don't think it's worth the expenditure. (Narcissus)
Tofutti cream cheese-Herbs and chives-It's nothing terribly special but it's good on a bagel. Not too herby or chivey tasting, to be honest. But it does have hydrogenated oils. I'd rather buy the unhydrogenated kind and chop in my own chives. (Sharway)
Tofutti cream cheese-Non-hydrogenated-so amazing. i prefer this kind over the original plain. it actually tastes like real cream cheese. i love it on toasted bagels or english muffins, crackers, grilled sandwiches, etc. its so versatile. (brooke)
-pretty good, but i actually think the hydrogenated one tastes better! somehow, i find this one more pasty. (fb)
-A good basic... and this from a former cream-cheese-addict! Not too beany or strange tasting, IMO (Sharway)
-What can I say Yummy! (ThHF)
Tofutti cream cheese-Plain-mmm. if you thin it with some soymilk, add onion, horseradish and veg Worcestershire , it makes a tasty chip dip. i love this stuff. (ponycakes)
-From my not-too-distant memories of cream cheese, this stuff is pretty much spot-on! the taste and texture are both great, and it works SO well for spreads and "cheesecake." (CW)
-really good, I usually put it on bagels. It has no after taste and is smooth and creamy. (cococo)
-It does taste like cream cheese! but if you have the option, go for the non-hydrogenated for an even more authentic taste. (brooke)
-This is another one of those things that I really want to like. I’ve tried it on a bagel & I really dislike the flavor. Some day I would like to try making a cheesecake or icing out of it to see if I like it that way. (purpledancer)
-i love this stuff. it was one of the first "fake" things i tried when i went vegan, and i didn't think it tasted too too much like real cream cheese; it's sweeter and less tangy (but that makes me like it even more). i thin it with some water for "sour cream" for nachos. (fb)
-good but I like the new "non" better. (THHF)
Tofutti-American-really good, and they melt nice too (at least the first time). (cococo)
-these are fabulous. they make a perfect, comforting grilled cheese sandwich. i love these x's 1000! (brooke)
-We tried some kind of vegan cheese (might have been rice cheese) when we first went vegan...but it was completely disgusting, and I threw it out. This is the first "cheese" that I've bought since then (my store
just started carrying it), and it is SOSOSO good! We had grilled cheeses..and they were so very yummy! I'll probably have to try really hard to not buy this every week! Mmmm. (AC)
-good taste - just like the crappy american cheese slices that i have fond memories of. pretty good on pizza, but the oil does tend to separate out. (fb)
Tofutti-Mozzarella-really good, and they melt nice too (at least the first time). The mozzerella is a bit blander than I like it but I am used to using provolone instead of mozzerella. If it had a bit more of a bite or a hint of a smoky flavor then it would be perfection. (cococo)
-good taste, but i prefer the FYH for pizza. (fb)
-This is really good! It melts wonderfully, it has a great taste, and it even has a bit of a bite. It's good! (AC)
-these are my new favorite! they do taste a bit similar to the american slices, but it doesn't matter. they melt and work perfectly as a cheese substitute. love!!! (Brooke)
Veganrella-Mozzarella-It melts nicely, but it's kind of sticky and I can taste the.....rice......Isn't my favorite really. (fufuberry)
Wayfare foods-We can't say it's cheese cheddar style dip-Another good one. This is pretty similar to the mexi style, actually. It's just a little less spiced. Good! (AC)
Wayfare foods-We can't say it's cheese cheddar style spread-I was slightly disappointed with this flavor. The hickory style set my expectations way high. It's ok, but there's something about the flavor that's off for me. (AC)
Wayfare foods-We can't say it's cheese hickory smoked cheddar style spread-Yummy!!! I think this is our favorite cheese spread, ever. Out of all cheeses (dairy, and otherwise). It's a creamy spread that's cheezy, and smoky. It's also soyfree, made mostly from organic oatmeal! Plusssssssssss, it's made in Bozeman, MT! I think they are trying to stock the product in different locations, so I don't know if it's anywhere else, yet, and I don't know that it's available for order, but it's really good. I'm so excited to try the other flavors. I've just dipped bread in it, but I know someone who has made a grilled cheeze, and mac and cheeze. Yay. (AC)
Wayfare foods-We can't say it's cheese mexi style cheddar style dip-Amazing! I might even like this better than the hickory spread. It's sooooooooooo good on nachos. A great dip! Love it. (AC)
"Milk"365 (Whole Foods)-Original-I like this a lot. Not too thick, not too watery. It has a nice unadultered soybean taste, which I like. Good mellow sweetness. (KMK)
365-Vanilla-Tastes a little like liquid Play-Doh. (saskia)
8th Continent soymilk-Chocolate8th Continent soymilk-Original8th Continent soymilk-Vanilla-I didn't think I would like this, but I really do. The vanilla flavor is strong, and I can actually drink it straight from a glass (or the carton, hehe). I've gone through two half-gallons in about a week!! (icephrosty)
-I don't mind this at all. I don't really have any complaints about it. We don't usually like vanilla soymilk, but this is pretty good. (AC)
8th Continent light soymilk-Chocolate8th Continent light soymilk-Original-My husband loves this for drinking or cereal. (THHF)
--Good, but thin. I generally just have it with cereal, but it isn't the stuff to use if you're cooking with it in like a soup or something that needs some thickness. It's just a bit watery. (berryraw)
8th Continent light soymilk-Vanilla-A girl in Wal-mart recommended this brand to me when I was standing sadly in front of the shelf of soymilk stacked with brands I don't like. It's in the refrigerated section by the Silk and stuff. Yummy on cereal. I'm not too sure how I feel about it out of the glass. It is sweet and thicker than I'm used to. This might be my imagination, but it tastes a little bit coconutty..hm. I think I like it..(ponycakes)
-Yuck! Yuck! Yuck! WTF is this crap? Really do not like Soy mylk at all anymore (uzbekjoe)
-I like this. It is thin like the original flavor, but the vanilla is nice and sweet and is pleasant drunk straight or with a banana:) (berryraw)
8th Continent fat free soymilk-Original8th Continent fat free soymilk-VanillaAlmond breeze-Chocolate-yum, i always make sure to have a little carton in the fridge/pantry. very creamy and it has a great chocolate flavor. (brooke)
-very chocolatey! but there's a bit of wateriness to it (as i find all almond milks). that can be forgiven, though (chocolate!!) (fb)
-I like all kinds. (Laura)
-Hmmm. This was my first time trying almond milk, and I was not impressed at all. I was actually quite disappointed! It seems that everyone loves almond milk. P had regular almond milk before, but hated this chocolate! The chocolate soymilks we've had are SO much better. This was a bit bitter, watery, and barely chocolaty. Oh well! I tried it. (AC)
-terrific as a snack (blackrabbit)
Almond breeze-Original-Love it. (malevolence)
-I like all kinds. (Laura)
-my absolutely favorite milk, vanilla and plain are both fine, and it's nice and thick (veganfilmjunkie)
-This is the almond nondairy beverage my local Trader Joe's sells. I haven't tried cooking with it, since I'm on a raw kick, but I use it in my smoothies. Very good! It has a light, creamy texture that doesn't taste overwhelmingly of almonds. It's a good complement for sweet fruit, especially peaches. (Peaches + almond milk + maple syrup = ULTIMATE DELICIOUSNESS). However, when I put it in my morning coffee, this milk seemed thin and watery. Even though I shook the carton there were little white flakes floating around, which was unappetizing. And it didn't really change the taste of the drink overall. So the verdict: for hot beverages, I'll stick to soy milk. But for smoothies: absolutely. (blackrabbit)
-I use it in cereal, in cooking...its really good, and Publix(grocery store here) always has it on sale 2 for $5.00 (potatohead)
Almond breeze-Unsweetened-My fave! Couldn't live without that. (crsymes)
-I like this for savory or sweet dishes. (THHF)
-There is a special place in my heart and my hot beverages for this wondrously lovely substance. (narcissus)
Almond breeze-Vanilla-creamy, sweet, and goes well in dry breakfast cereal. (brooke)
-(unsweetened) I love this stuff! It's a shame it's so expensive. (mdv)
-I use this on my cereal – very tasty. Good for baking. (purpledancer)
-thinner than soymilk, maybe even sweeter, but it'll do. (fb)
-I like all kinds. (Laura)
-my absolutely favorite milk, vanilla and plain are both fine, and it's nice and thick (veganfilmjunkie)
Almond dream-OriginalAlmond dream-Unsweetened-I bought a huge container of this thinking it would be as good as Almond Breeze. Not so. I absolutely hate it!! It might be ok for baking, but it tastes disgusting on it's own. (icephrosty)
Almond fresh-Original-I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this. I had it with granola, and the color/consistency is slightly off putting (but not as bad as rice milk), and it just seemed really sweet. It wasn't horrible (AC)
Almond fresh-VanillaAlpro soya-Light- A little thinner. Sweet. Tastes slightly... not wrong, per se, but different. (narcissus)
Alpro soya-Original-Similar to Silk, perhaps slightly sweeter. Nutty taste. Not particularly creamy, but not thin like almond or rice milk. (narcissus)
Alpro soya-Unsweetened- Soy taste more pronounced, similar texture. (narcissus)
Archer farms-Chocolate-really good. I like them better than rice dream's comparable products, and they are cheaper too. (cococo)
Archer farms-Plain-really good. I like them better than rice dream's comparable products, and they are cheaper too. (cococo)
Edensoy-Organic carobEdensoy-Organic chocolateEdensoy-Organic edenblendEdensoy-Organic extra originalEdensoy-Organic extra vanillaEdensoy-Organic light originalEdensoy-Organic light vanilla Edensoy-Organic original -I can't remember what kind I had but this was gross and the only way I can describe it is "liquid cardboard" (veganfilmjunkie
Edensoy-Organic unsweetened Edensoy-Organic vanilla Kikkoman pearl-Chocolate-A little too watery for my taste (fb)
Kikkoman pearl-Coffee-Pretty good coffee flavor, but Silk coffee soymilk is better. (fb)
Kikkoman pearl-Green tea-could have more of a green tea flavor, but it passes. (fb)
Kikkoman pearl-OriginalKikkoman pearl-TropicalKikkoman pearl-VanillaLiving harvest hempmilk-Chocolate-This stuff was pretty pleasant. Its taste and consistency was somewhere between soy and rice milk. This was the first flavor I got in case I needed chocolate to cover up the flavor, which worked. I still prefer soy, though, and probably won't get this again unless it goes on mega sale. (fb)
-runny and weird and I only used it in smoothies (veganfilmjunkie)
Living harvest hempmilk-Original-to me, it had a really neutral taste and the consistency was exactly the same as soy milk, so if you can afford it, I'd really get this as your "normal" milk to cut back on soy and to support hemp farming (veganfilmjunkie)
Living harvest hempmilk-Unsweetened original-This is just as good as the vanilla version! I thought it might be bland, but it's definitely not. Just an FYI...do not use it in coffee (hot or iced) because it separates and looks pretty gross! (icephrosty)
Living harvest hempmilk-Unsweetened vanilla-I absolutely love this stuff. It's really creamy and tastes great on my morning cereal. (icephrosty)
Living harvest hempmilk-Vanilla-At the first sip, I had that "wtf IS this?" moment (memories of my first time trying soy...), but I adjusted. It definitely tastes nutty and it isn't overly sweet. I wouldn't drink it on its own but used it for cereal. Also, I tried it in hot chai and it curdled. I heard it does that in coffee too. Still drinkable, but not attractive. (fb)
Natura-Chocolate-This is the only Natura flavour that I actually like. Not as good as other chocolate kinds, but still pretty yummy. (Laura)
Natura-Original-(I think only available in Canada): ICK. Disgusting. Don't even bother. (Laura)
- this is my FAVOURITE soymilk for cereal, in hot drinks like tea & hot chocolate, hot cereal, baking, etc. I find some soy milks too 'strong' (very soy-tasting, like So Good, especially when heated) Natur-a is not like this so much so I find it's more versatile. Not to mention it's organic, & somehow cheaper than most other soymilks available to me. I have tried So Good, Silk, So Nice, Sensational Soy (also pretty good, organic and cheap! but not vegan), and various no-name soymilks, and this one remains my favourite. (tino)
-without a doubt it is the best soymilk I have ever tried...so light tasting and no strong "soy" taste. I also like that it can be bought in smaller tetra packs as I don't always finish a carton of soymilk before it goes bad. (happypanda)
Natura-Light originalNatura-Light vanillaNatura-Rice originalNatura-Rice vanillaNatura-Strawberry-I wish it was good, but it isn't. (Laura)
Natura-UnsweetenedNatura-Vanilla-A little better than original, but not worth it. (Laura)
Nature's promise-ChocolateNature's promise-PlainNature's promise-VanillaNature's promise-Organic chocolateNature's promise-Organic original-Giant Foods' organic store-brand soymilk. Not only do I love supporting them for the fact that they have a store-brand soymilk, but it's way cheaper than Silk. Unfortunately, they do not have an unsweetened kind, and the plain is pretty sweet (sweeter than plain Silk) so you can't cook with it. It is a great deal though and whenever I go to Giant I try to get one and use it in cereal, smoothies, desserts, etc. (veganfilmjunkie)
Nature's promise-Organic vanillaOrganic valley-ChocolateOrganic valley-Original-We've enjoyed all soy milks, and this is probably in the middle of So nice (best) and Silk (not best). (AC)
Organic valley-UnsweetenedOrganic valley-VanillaPacific natural foods-All natural hazelnut chocolate-I haven't tried it yet, but I was soooooooooo psyched to find CHOCOLATE hazelnut milk!! (icephrosty)
-The taste is almost like drinking Nutella (in a good way, not in an overwhelming way). This was sooo tasty. My roommate bought a 4-pack (each at 8 ounces each) and they were great. I shook mine beforehand because she said that hers got "creamy" at the bottom, which is her way of saying stuff had settled. One caveat... if you're looking for a plain chocolate "milk" flavor, this is not it. You can definitely taste the hazelnuts. I love hazelnuts, so I'm fine with this. I'll definitely be having this again. (misa)
Pacific natural foods-All natural rice plainPacific natural foods-All natural rice vanillaPacific natural foods-All natural soy plainPacific natural foods-All natural soy vanillaPacific natural foods-All natural ultra soy plainPacific natural foods-All natural ultra soy vanillaPacific natural foods-Almond-Gross. It's grainy and watery... Almond Breeze is way better. (fb)
Pacific natural foods-Almond vanilla-I like the flavor of this a lot, but it isn't fortified with calcium or many vitamins/minerals, so I rarely buy it. (icephrosty)
Pacific natural foods-Chocolate-Eh. At first I really liked it, but it kind of just tastes like plain soymilk with cheap chocolate syrup added in. (fb)
Pacific natural foods-Hazelnut -I like this stuff. It's subtley hazelnut-y (I thought it might be overpowering), but is a little thin like almond milk is. Still, I like it better than almond milk, and it makes excellent hot chocolate. It's too bad this isn't a more popular milk sub, since I don't really like Pacific's almond milk/milk subs in general, and some other brand could probably make an excellent version of this. My only complaint is it's a tad... greasy? I guess it's hard to emulsify a nut milk, but I only noticed it when I used it to lighten my tea. Nothing disturbing, but it's noticeable. (fb)
-gross, runny, and brown; but my non-veg friend really liked it, so it was probably just me. If you have the money, it's probably a good fresh alternative for coffee creamer. (veganfilmjunkie)
-I really enjoyed this the first time I had it, but I recently bought it again and thought it was way too sweet! It's also a little "thin" for my liking. I do think it's pretty omni-friendly because some of my friends tried it and thought it was good. (icephrosty)
Pacific natural foods-Hemp originalPacific natural foods-Hemp vanillaPacific natural foods-Organic almond-I tried this and did not like it. It is ok on cereal or may be for baking/cooking. There is a weird after taste to it. I will not buy it again. (monkey7)
Pacific natural foods-Organic almond chocolatePacific natural foods-Organic almond vanillaPacific natural foods-Organic almond unsweetenedPacific natural foods-Organic almond unsweetened vanillaPacific natural foods-Organic oat original-one of my favorite milks, especially for dipping cookies in - especially oatmeal cookies! Expensive though, and probably easily made at home with a Vita-Mix (veganfilmjunkie)
Pacific natural foods-Organic oat vanillaPacific natural foods-Organic soy unsweetened(Organic) Rice divine-Chocolate(Organic) Rice divine-Original(Organic) Rice divine-VanillaRice dream-Carob-I usually dislike rice milk and a few of the carob things I've had, but this flavor is pretty good. It doesn't seem as watery as other ricemilks.(fb)
Rice dream-Enriched chocolateRice dream-Enriched originalRice dream-Enriched vanilla-This is really good to use in smoothies or drink plain by the glass because it's sweet and has a mild taste. I find it a little too sweet for cereal, and it's not thick enough for coffee. (icephrosty)
Rice dream-Heartwise originalRice dream-Heartwise vanillaRice dream-Horchata-Reeeeeeally sweet with a yummy hint of cinnamon. It's thin but I guess it's supposed to be like that because it's rice milk? I like it, but at 160 calories per 8 oz, I don't think I'll get it again. (ponycakes)
Rice dream-Nog-I normally dislike rice milk, but I was able to drink this one. Extra thick, extra sweet. I'd still choose a soy nog over this if available, though. (fb)
Rice dream-Original-kind of runny, and the taste was mediocre. Good for blending with soymilk though to get more than one kind of milk. (veganfilmjunkie)
Rice dream-Supreme chocolate chai-it tastes divine, even though the combination sounds weird. Maybe a bit too sweet, but that's what I was in the mood for. (aziz)
Rice dream-Supreme vanilla hazelnutRice dream-Vanilla-Gross. Thin and weird. (AC)
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