Four favourite vegan and dairy free cheeses featuring Applewood, Bute Island, Nush and Violife

Updated 2020

Vegan and dairy free 'cheese' has come a long way in recent years. It used to only be available in speciality health stores but now it's readily available in the supermarkets. There have been many new launches and I thought I share my personal favourites. Of course everyone's taste buds are different so I recommend shopping around and taste testing as many as you can.

Applewood Vegan - if you miss smoked cheese then this is the one for you, available in block or slices, it also melts like a dream, perfect for toasties 

Bute Island Sheese - available in block and spreadable, this is a brand that has stood the test of time, they now make own brand products for the supermarkets, my personal favourite is Creamy Sheese Garlic and Herb

Nush Foods - Natural Almond Cheese Spread which is thick and creamy, perfect for crackers and bagels, plain (natural) is my favourite but also available in sweet chilli and chive flavours.

Violife - available in block, slices and grated forms, it's the Epic Mature which I enjoy the most for it's punchy flavour. I'll also eat the Original and Creamy versions.

Sarah x