Non-dairy cheeses can be a bit overwhelming to navigate at first, so we’ve put together this guide to our range to help you pick the right cheese for the job!
*NGCI = No gluten-containing ingredient or certified gluten-free. Check packaging for details.
Semi-hard cheeses
| Type | Melts? | Texture | Taste & other notes |
| Risella (Mozzarella) | Yes, very nicely! Great on pizza | Fairly soft, delicate, can be crumbled or sliced | • Neutral flavours • Sprouted from rice • Allergen-free, NGCI* |
| Walnut Gatherer (Various) | No | Very smooth Semi-firm, softens at room temp | • Great tasting, a real treat, good value • Cultured from cashews in Hulme • Simple ingredients, • Soya-free, NGCI* |
| Palace Culture (Various) | No | Very smooth Semi-firm, softens at room temp | • Great flavours, most authentic blue cheese • Cultured from cashews and soy • Simple ingredients • NGCI* |
| Mouse’s Favourite (Camembert) | No, but softens when baked | Very smooth Semi-firm, softens at room temp | • Decadent, flavour develops if baked • Cultured from cashews • Simple ingredients • Soya-free and NGCI* |
| IAMNUTOK (Various) | No | Quite smooth, some texture Semi-firm, softens at room temp | • Great flavours, really tasty • Cultured from cashews • Simple ingredients, minimal processing • Soya-free and NGCI* |
| Happy Mouse (Various) | No | Semi-firm | • Tangy and tasty • Tofu-based • NGCI* |
Soft cheeses
| Type | Melts? | Texture | Taste & other notes |
| Palace Culture (Ricotta) | No | Soft Very creamy | • Really authentic flavour • Cultured from almonds • Simple ingredients, NGCI* |
| Mouse’s Favourite | No | Soft Quite creamy | • Tangy and rich flavours • Cultured from cashews • Simple ingredients, soya-free, NGCI* |
| Nush (Various) | No | Soft Quite creamy | • Good tangy flavour • Cultured from almonds, soya-free, NGCI* |
| IAMNUTOK (‘Crack on’ Black Pepper Log) | No | Soft Quite creamy | • Great flavours, really tasty • Cultured from cashews • Simple ingredients, minimal processing • Soya-free and NGCI* |
Other cheeses
| Type | Melts? | Texture | Taste & other notes |
| Green Vie (Various) | Yes (except Feta) | Firm Can be grated, sliced, or melted into a sauce | • Fairly mild and versatile • Coconut-oil based; soya-/nut-free |
| Applewood (Vegan Block) | Yes, very well | Firm Can be grated, sliced, etc. | • Can be eaten cold or hot • Slightly smoky flavour • Coconut-oil based; soya-/nut-free |
| Pasta Factory Parmesan | No | Sprinkles | • Savoury topping for pizza, pasta, etc. • Made in Manchester from nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, nutmeg and salt • In the seasonings section |
