Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese (Review): Original, Nacho & Jalapeno Flavors (2024)

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By Alisa Fleming onDairy-Free Cheese Substitute Reviews, Dairy-Free Dip and Spread Reviews, Product Reviews

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese is a soft, spreadable vegan cheese alternative that boasts versatility as a dip and a melty sauce or topping. I first tried it many years ago, when their product was called We Can’t Say It’s Cheese. They have since dropped the cutesy name and simplified the look and the selection. Note that my pictures are of prior packaging. See their newer blue packaging below (same product inside!).

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Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese: Ready to Spread, Melt or Dip

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese used to come in three Cheddar flavors: Original, Nacho, and Jalapeno. But they merged the Jalapeno and Nacho flavors into one. The Original tastes nearly spot on for Velveeta, but the ingredients are much more appealing.

As promised, Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese is tasty as a cold, thick, creamy dip. It also melts with ease in the microwave for pouring on nachos or when broiled in the oven. It even worked like a dream in mac and cheese. I simply spooned some into the warm cooked noodles and it readily melted into a sauce that was thick enough to cling to the noodles. On the noodles, the flavor was a little bit muted, but a sprinkle of salt fixed the issue. The Nacho flavor was indeed the best on nachos. It had a little more flavor than the Original, but was still relatively mild.

Overall, Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese was a really fun product and our favorite dairy-free cheese, thus far, for topping nachos. I certainly wouldn’t say that it tastes like traditional cheddar, but it definitely has that comforting Velveeta vibe. But tell us what you think – leave your own rating and review below!

Cheddar

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese (Review): Original, Nacho & Jalapeno Flavors (2)Ingredients:wayfare dairy free base (water, organic butter beans, organic oats), organic coconut oil, organic gum arabic, sea salt, organic nutritional yeast, natural flavor, cultured dextrose, organic sunflower oil, organic konjac root powder, sunflower lecithin, psyllium husk powder, yeast extract, natural colors, vitamin e.*

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoon serving): 40 calories, 3.5g fat, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*

Nacho with Jalapenos

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese (Review): Original, Nacho & Jalapeno Flavors (3)Ingredients: wayfare dairy free base (water, organic butter beans, organic oats), organic coconut oil, organic jalapenos, sea salt, organic gum arabic, yeast extract, natural flavors, cultured dextrose, organic sunflower oil, organic konjac root powder, sunflower lecithin, psyllium husk powder, natural color, organic cayenne powder, vitamin e.*

Nutrition (per 2 tablespoon serving): 40 calories, 3.5g fat, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein.*

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The Facts on Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese

  • Price: $6.99 per 12-ounce tub
  • Availability: This product line is gaining distribution at natural food stores in the U.S. Ask your local market to order it in if they don’t have it already. Or you can order it online from GTFO It’s Vegan. They ship throughout the U.S.!
  • Certifications: Wayfare Dairy Free Cheeseis Certified Kosher Pareve. It’s also labeled as vegan-friendly and non-GMO, but we didn’t note certifications for these.
  • Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
  • For More Product Information:Visit the Wayfare website atwayfarefoods.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. All food products are at some degree of risk for allergen cross-contamination. Only you can assess what is safe for your needs.

Great for melted cheese dip!!

July 19, 2023

My grandson loved it, I tasted it and I thought it was so good for vegan. I was so surprised, I couldn’t stop dipping. I microwaved it a little and we dipped soft baked pretzel nuggets. He said, this tastes like Mac and Cheese sauce…. gave me a thought of something to try next!

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Grandma Kathie

Good

December 14, 2022

It’s salty like cheese and the texture is good. I just wish it was a little more flavorful.

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Tony

So gross!!

March 3, 2020

I’ve tried a few different vegan cheeses and this stuff was just awful! The jalapeno cheese is a funky color, bad texture and really odd taste, reg cheese not much better but a little bit. French dip ok, cream cheese gross. NO thanks! (Greek made vegan cheese the best so far!)

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Tracy

The best

July 22, 2019

Hands-down the best non-dairy cheddar dip/sauce on the market. The texture, consistency and taste outweigh anything my family has tried and we have tried a lot of substitutes.

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Tova Schuerholz

Love the Cheddar Jalapeño!

May 30, 2019

So impressed with the flavor AND the ingredient list. Finally a healthy vegan cheese dip.

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Gwen Reeves

Versatile spreadable cheese alternative

February 19, 2019

This soft, spreadable cheese does indeed melt and has the versatility to cover dip, topping, and sauce needs. It isn’t Cheddar, as the name implies, but it is nearly spot on for Velveeta (with much better ingredients – see below). Since we like that comforting cheesy vibe, this product earned topped marks for enjoyability with our tasters. Read the rest of this post for more details.

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Alisa

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese (Review): Original, Nacho & Jalapeno Flavors (2024)

FAQs

Is dairy free cheese taste good? ›

Even though there is no dairy, vegan cheese has the same creaminess, texture, and taste. So, it goes perfectly with pizza, pasta, tacos, and anything you add cheese to.

Is there a dairy free alternative to Velveeta? ›

Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese: Ready to Spread, Melt or Dip

The Original tastes nearly spot on for Velveeta, but the ingredients are much more appealing. As promised, Wayfare Dairy Free Cheese is tasty as a cold, thick, creamy dip. It also melts with ease in the microwave for pouring on nachos or when broiled in the oven.

Is Wayfare cream cheese gluten free? ›

Yes, our products are gluten free! Our facility and all our products are certified Gluten Free by MenuTrinfo®.

How does dairy free cheese work? ›

Blending: This is another method used to make vegan cheese. Various plant-based ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, or tofu, are blended to create a creamy texture. The mixture is then flavored with herbs, spices, or nutritional yeast to enhance its flavor.

Is Dairy-Free Cheese better for you than regular cheese? ›

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

Does dairy-free cheese melt like normal cheese? ›

Does dairy-free cheese melt? Of course it does! But not the same way as its moo moo counterpart. The first thing you might notice when melting dairy-free cheese is that it doesn't brown like traditional cheese.

Is Velveeta shells and cheese dairy-free? ›

Contains: wheat, milk.

Does Velveeta count as dairy? ›

Velveeta is a cheese product, made by the Kraft Foods company, which consists of a blend of cheese and other dairy products along with emulsifying salts. These emulsifiers both hold the product together and also assist in smooth melting.

What does chive and onion cream cheese taste like? ›

Is chive and onion cream cheese good? This is one of the best dips you could ever try! The tangy taste of the cream cheese, accentuated by the dollop of sour cream, alongside the fresh herbal flavor of chopped chives makes this spread immensely addicting!

Is there gluten in dairy-free cream cheese? ›

Dairy-free cheese may not be gluten-free. Some dairy-free cheeses are made with flour, so read the ingredients label before eating dairy-free cheese.

Is there lactose free cream cheese? ›

Arla Cream Cheese Lactose Free Cream Cheese

This creamy lactose free cream cheese offers all the benefits of dairy without the lactose. Arla Lactose Free cream cheese is the first dairy-based lactose free cream cheese and is made with 5 simple ingredients.

Is dairy-free cheese highly processed? ›

Like regular cheese, vegan cheese can be part of a healthy diet when used in moderation — but it's best to avoid highly processed options. However, not all vegan cheeses are created equally. Some versions are highly processed and have less nutritional value than others.

What happens when you go on a dairy-free diet? ›

Diets low in dairy have been shown to lower inflammation . Inflammation may promote the growth of unhealthy gut bacteria linked to some chronic diseases or conditions including leaky gut. Inflammation-causing foods — when they cause problems in the digestive tract — can lead to diarrhea, headaches, and fatigue.

Does dairy-free cheese need to be refrigerated? ›

If you have vegan cheese which needs to be kept cool, hence refrigeration is required, we would recommend not having it out more than a few hours.

What does dairy-free taste like? ›

Does Lactose-Free Milk Taste Different? To most people, lactose-free milk tastes the same as regular milk. However, some people find LACTAID® milk is slightly sweeter than regular milk5. This is because the lactose has been broken down into simpler sugars already, which sweetens the taste before drinking6.

Why doesn't vegan cheese taste like real cheese? ›

The vegetable protein and bacteria sit and break down further. Unlike the animal proteins in dairy cheeses, however, those in vegan cheeses don't naturally bond to one another. The result is flavors that tend not to be as complex and unique.

Does so delicious dairy-free cheese melt? ›

So Delicious Vegan Cheese

So Delicious also didn't have pull, but it did melt well. This one though had a strong coconut smell and taste and we just couldn't get past that to really like this one at all.

What is the best cheese for dairy-free people? ›

Most people with lactose intolerance or lactase non-persistence can also tolerate dairy products that are naturally low in lactose. Hard cheeses such as cheddar, colby, Swiss, mozzarella and Monterey Jack “are virtually lactose-free,” Cifelli explains.

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