{"id":700,"date":"2023-04-27T22:54:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T22:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/?p=700"},"modified":"2023-04-28T00:54:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T00:54:27","slug":"buy-this-not-that-vegan-dairy-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/2023\/04\/27\/buy-this-not-that-vegan-dairy-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy This, Not That! (Vegan Dairy Edition)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><em>Shane Witters Hicks | Program Officer<br>Principia Center for Sustainability | April 27, 2023<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/veganuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Vegan-Butter-Brands.png\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Credit: Veganuary<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My predecessors on this blog have posted some great vegan product reviews (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/2017\/05\/11\/plant-based-product-beyond-meat-grilled-chicken-strips\/\">Beyond Chicken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/2017\/04\/19\/plant-based-alternative-product-cream-cheese\/\">vegan cream cheese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/2017\/05\/12\/plant-based-recipe-test-grilled-cheese\/\">Daiya cheese review<\/a>). With the rapidly changing landscape of vegan products available and a landslide of new products in the last 3 years, I want to throw my recommendations for vegan dairy products into the mix!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A note on credibility:<\/em> These are my personal recommendations. I\u2019m not a professional food critic nor am I affiliated with any of the brands mentioned. I\u2019ve worked in the culinary industry for 5+ years, including a lengthy stint at a plant-based protein company, where taste tests of cutting-edge vegan products were the norm. This, combined with the fact that I\u2019ve been a vegan food aficionado for the past 8 years, puts me in a decent position to give some solid recommendations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegan dairy is a dauntingly vast subject, so I\u2019ve limited myself to one \u201c<em>Buy This: Winner<\/em>,\u201d one \u201c<em>Buy This: Runner-Up<\/em>,\u201d and one \u201c<em>Not That!<\/em>\u201d (aka the \u201closer\u201d) per category. Read on, fellow shoppers, for my takes on the best and worst plant-based products out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/b8ec3de8-acd3-4b33-b9be-2d2fe0145098.3e82739b0ac07bc181c81c52d16f0438-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/oatly.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Oat Milk <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chobani.com\/products\/oat-based\/extra-creamy-52oz\/extra-creamy\/\">Chobani Extra-Creamy Oatmilk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/us.oatly.com\/products\/oatmilk-chilled\">Oatly Original Oatmilk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malkorganics.com\/products\/\">Oat Malk<\/a> OR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificfoods.com\/products\/pacific-foods\/organic-oat-original-beverage\/\">Pacific Foods<\/a> (if you don\u2019t like very sweet milks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> *Disclaimer* I happen to really enjoy <strong>Pacific Foods<\/strong> oatmilk &#8211; it has a decently strong oat flavor and its sugar content makes it perfect for use in sweet baked goods. However, many people I\u2019ve surveyed dislike the overly sweet flavor, \u2026 so if you are sensitive to sweetness and frequently enjoy your oatmilk straight from the bottle, go for one of the winners. But if you\u2019re like me and mostly use oatmilk in baked goods, I think Pacific Foods is a decent choice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/116150055-ECOM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/116150055-ECOM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/116150055-ECOM.jpg 564w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/116150055-ECOM-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/116150055-ECOM-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Soy Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/silk.com\/plant-based-products\/soymilk\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxYOiBhC9ARIsANiEIfY1YM5QoHsEF4_njmUs6dEEjZBrRR1VFZCBNMQAp-FLIHYIg8n6NT4aApCuEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Silk Original Soymilk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeway.com\/shop\/product-details.960514934.html\">O Organics Plain Soymilk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I haven\u2019t tried a brand of soy milk that I think is really bad, so I\u2019m putting my least favorite plant milk in general here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripplefoods.com\/original-unsweetened-plant-milk\/\">Ripple Pea Milk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> <strong>Silk <\/strong>is the OG for a reason. This original soymilk is everything you expect from a well-rounded plant-based milk without being overpoweringly soy-forward. I also think its slight sweetness matches what you get from dairy milk. The <strong>O Organics<\/strong> is also a solid choice, but it\u2019s only available at stores that sell the O Organics brand (e.g. Safeway). While <strong>Ripple <\/strong>may have improved its formula since I last tried it, it ranks as my least favorite plant-based milk (too prominently pea-forward with an obnoxiously oily texture). In general, avoid plant-based milks that use lots of oils and emulsifiers. These usually result in textures that are less than desirable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-27-173241.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"625\" data-id=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-27-173241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-27-173241.png 314w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-27-173241-151x300.png 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Almond Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.califiafarms.com\/products\/unsweetened-almondmilk-2\/\">Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/unsweetened-original-almond-milk-0-5gal-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-54409790\">Good &amp; Gather Unsweetened Almond Original<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamplantbased.com\/product\/almond-dream-unsweetened-almond-drink\/\">Almond Dream Almondmilk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> I buy almond milk when I want something light and refreshing. I find it\u2019s best paired with something like coffee or cereal. It\u2019s also a great thirst-quencher on hot days when you want something slightly more exciting than water. <strong>Califia <\/strong>unsweetened provides exactly this without being too watery (a common defect of almond milks). Sorry <strong>Almond Dream<\/strong>, your ingredients list contains far too many emulsifiers, starches, gums, and non-almond ingredients to warrant a purchase from me.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th.bing.com\/th\/id\/OIP.TUYGjhE-PDdWDJVG8pZq-wAAAA?pid=ImgDet&amp;rs=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"458\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Plant-Milk All-Rounder:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/silk.com\/plant-based-products\/nextmilk\/whole-fat-nextmilk\">Silk NextMilk Whole Fat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> This unique blend of oat and coconut provides a surprisingly neutral flavor and a nutritional profile that\u2019s very similar to dairy whole milk. This plant milk is perfect for all uses, whether you like it in coffee, cereal, baked goods, or straight out of the bottle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/002482558.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Coffee Creamer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/silk.com\/plant-based-products\/creamer\/sweet-and-creamy-almond-creamer\/\">Silk Sweet &amp; Creamy Almond Creamer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oatly.com\/stuff-we-make\/oat-drink\/oat-drink-barista-edition-1l\">Oatly Barista Edition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milkadamia.com\/product\/milkadamia-barista\/#228\">Milkadamia Barista<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> If a traditional, thick and creamy coffee creamer is what you\u2019re after, <strong>Silk\u2019s <\/strong>lineup of creamers fit the bill beautifully. All of them mix seamlessly into other beverages. I think their Sweet &amp; Creamy Almond version is especially tasty. <strong>Oatly <\/strong>Barista Edition, on the other end of the spectrum, is a light creamer that has a nutritional profile more similar to whole milk. But if you want something that\u2019s a little lighter for your morning latte or flat white, this is an excellent choice. While the thought of mixing macadamia nut milk into your cup of joe may make you feel fancy, <strong>Milkadamia<\/strong> doesn\u2019t blend very well into coffee and is a bit too bland and watery for me.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-1.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-1-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-2.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: TIE between <a href=\"https:\/\/violifefoods.com\/us\/product\/just-like-feta-block\/\">Violife Just Like Feta Block<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/followyourheart.com\/products\/dairy-free-smoked-gouda-slices\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxYOiBhC9ARIsANiEIfY10ckyxfbPjqo4SQS2nNYaaYI2dp_U0foMt_4BFV-2897jISU6Dq8aApGYEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">Follow Your Heart Smoked Gouda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/fieldroast.com\/product\/chao-shreds-creamy-original\/\">Chao Creamy Original<\/a> (slices or shreds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goveggiefoods.com\/plant-based-cheddar\/\">Go Veggie<\/a> shreds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> I\u2019m pleased to report that choosing one winner was very difficult for me, so I opted for two! That\u2019s right &#8211; we\u2019re now living in an age where decent and (dare I say) delicious vegan cheeses abound. While <strong>Violife <\/strong>Just Like Feta does melt easily (unlike real feta cheese), it has a delicious flavor that is perfect crumbled raw into salads or baked onto a pizza. <strong>Follow Your Heart<\/strong> Smoked Gouda has one of the best flavors in the vegan cheese game. It\u2019s the ultimate slice for melting onto a burger. And <strong>Chao <\/strong>is the most versatile of the bunch &#8211; I use this cheese for everything due to its mild, pleasant flavor and excellent meltability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/L_CREAMCHVEGAN-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/product-treeline-plain-cream-cheese-640x586-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"586\" data-id=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/product-treeline-plain-cream-cheese-640x586-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/product-treeline-plain-cream-cheese-640x586-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/product-treeline-plain-cream-cheese-640x586-1-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Cream Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/violifefoods.com\/us\/product\/just-like-cream-cheese-original\/\">Violife Just Like Cream Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treelinecheese.com\/collections\/cream-cheese\/products\/plain-cream-cheese\">Treeline Dairy Free Cream Cheese Plain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tofutti.com\/better-than-cream-cheese-plain\">Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> Giving up dairy cream cheese was one of the most difficult aspects of veganism for me. I spent years \u201cenduring\u201d <strong>Tofutti<\/strong>\u2019s riff on non-dairy cream cheese, and while it doesn\u2019t come close to the real thing, it scratched the itch for a creamy spread on my morning toasted bagel. That\u2019s why I was over-the-moon delighted when more realistic shmears hit the market, like Violife and Treeline. I frequently use <strong>Violife <\/strong>Just Like Cream Cheese in baked goods \u2013 from cheesecakes to quiches and beyond \u2013 and also enjoy <strong>Treeline<\/strong>\u2019s<strong> <\/strong>cream cheese on bagels and mixed into scrambled eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-id=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-3.jpg 470w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"368\" data-id=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-4.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-4-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Butter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrycrock.com\/en-us\/our-products\/plant-butter\">Country Crock Plant Butter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayfarefoods.com\/product\/salted-whipped-butter\/\">WayFare Dairy Free Butter, Whipped &amp; Salted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthbalancenatural.com\/baking-sticks\/vegan-buttery-sticks\">Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> For simply spreading on toast and other topical applications, <strong>Earth Balance<\/strong> is fine. But the last several times I\u2019ve tried to use it in baked goods, it results in a very off putting flavor. This was confounding to me because I\u2019ve used Earth Balance for years, so I\u2019m guessing their recipe has changed. In contrast, <strong>Country Crock<\/strong>\u2019s bold, rich flavor fares very well in baked goods, as long as you don\u2019t mind a slight (but not unpleasant) almond flavor (almond oil is in the ingredients list). <strong>WayFare<\/strong> performs excellently as a spread. It actually ranks near the top of all the vegan butters I\u2019ve tried for flavor. But use it as a finishing butter\/spread; it isn\u2019t a great choice for baked goods due to its high water and air content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/R-4-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kroger.com\/p\/haagen-dazs-non-dairy-peanut-butter-chocolate-fudge-frozen-dessert\/0007457017221\">Haagen-Dazs Dairy Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Frozen Dessert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjerry.com\/flavors\/milk-cookies-non-dairy\">Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Milk &amp; Cookies Non-Dairy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sodeliciousdairyfree.com\/dairy-free-foods\/dairy-free-frozen-desserts\/cashewmilk\/very-vanilla\">So Delicious Very Vanilla Cashewmilk Frozen Dessert<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> The brands that are lauded for making the best dairy ice creams also put plenty of research into their non-dairy desserts. Both <strong>Haagen-Dazs<\/strong> and<strong> Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s<\/strong> knock it out of the park when it comes to vegan ice cream. Peanut butter lovers will love the Haagen-Dazs peanut butter chocolate fudge, while Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s has a simpler, more vanilla-forward Milk &amp; Cookies flavor. I don\u2019t think <strong>So Delicious<\/strong> Cashewmilk desserts are bad, but there are certainly better products available at a similar price point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-5.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-6.jpg 474w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/4-1e9ddae667880023998d79809cd70022-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Yogurt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: TIE between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kite-hill.com\/our-food\/yogurts-greek\/\">Kite Hill Greek Style<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sodeliciousdairyfree.com\/dairy-free-foods\/dairy-free-yogurt-alternatives\/\">So Delicious Coconut<\/a> dairy-free yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/silk.com\/plant-based-products\/dairy-free-yogurt-alternatives\/dark-chocolate-coconut-almond-dairy-free-yogurt-alternative\/\">Silk Dark Chocolate Coconut Almondmilk<\/a> yogurt alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/products\/73522-stonyfield-organic-dairy-free-vanilla-soy-yogurt-5-3-oz\">Stonyfield Organic Dairy Free<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> <strong>Kite Hill<\/strong> can be thought of as the ferrari of plant-based products due to its lineup of high-quality (and pricey) items. Their Greek-Style yogurt provides vegans with a thick and creamy texture reminiscent of dairy Greek yogurt, while also packing a protein punch comparable to the dairy counterpart. This is a big deal! Vegan dairy products often lack protein, and the ones that do contain protein often fall short in the flavor department. It\u2019s rare that a company nails both criteria.<strong> So Delicious<\/strong> is a great choice for a slightly thinner consistency that\u2019s plain enough to be a blank canvas for cooking, baking, and garnishing. For chocolate lovers, Silk\u2019s got you covered with its delicious Chocolate Coconut flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"459\" data-id=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-7.jpg 463w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-7-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/OIP-7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1016\" data-id=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-1024x1016.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-1024x1016.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-768x762.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-1536x1524.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/just-egg-scaled-1-2048x2032.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/54ff4b_97e3e0a8a3ad47f6b35fcb48b3da9664mv2-768x576-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/54ff4b_97e3e0a8a3ad47f6b35fcb48b3da9664mv2-768x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/54ff4b_97e3e0a8a3ad47f6b35fcb48b3da9664mv2-768x576-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/files\/2023\/04\/54ff4b_97e3e0a8a3ad47f6b35fcb48b3da9664mv2-768x576-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While eggs aren\u2019t considered \u201cdairy,\u201d I thought they still deserved a place in this article, especially because eggs and dairy are frequently used together in the same recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant-Based Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy These!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ju.st\/eat\/just-egg\">JUST Egg<\/a> (both the Liquid and Folded versions deserve winning spots here)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runner-Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beleafvegan.com\/MeatlessProductsContent.php?i=3\">BeLeaf Fried Egg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not That!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybrandfoods.com\/product\/simply-eggless-4-pack\/\">Simply Eggless Plant-Based Egg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Synopsis:<\/em> <strong>JUST Egg<\/strong> is simply the best eggless egg product out there. Expertly crafted from a blend of mung bean protein, canola oil, and emulsifiers, it looks like eggs, tastes like eggs, and cooks\/bakes like eggs. The only downsides are that you don\u2019t have the versatility of making fried eggs with an intact yolk, and the shelf life is shorter than regular eggs (even sitting in the fridge, I\u2019ve found that it spoils surprisingly quickly). In contrast, <strong>BeLeaf<\/strong> offers a delicious pre-formed vegan fried egg. The texture is like a fried \u201cover-hard\u201d egg (the yolk is not runny) and it\u2019s decently convincing. Coming in last place, while the bright packaging and inviting yellow color of <strong>Simply Eggless<\/strong> may entice some shoppers, for me, the texture and flavor are a far cry from real scrambled eggs. A few years ago, this may have been a hit, but we\u2019ve been spoiled by ultra-successful products like JUST, and now it\u2019s hard to settle for anything but the best.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shane Witters Hicks | Program OfficerPrincipia Center for Sustainability | April 27, 2023 My predecessors on this blog have posted some great vegan product reviews (for example, Beyond Chicken, vegan cream cheese, Daiya cheese review). With the rapidly changing landscape of vegan products available and a landslide of new products in the last 3 years, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/sustainablefood\/2023\/04\/27\/buy-this-not-that-vegan-dairy-edition\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Buy This, Not That! 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