renth

I saw this in the Jonathan Ross show at the weekend (thanks to UKNova) it sounds disgusting... an authentic looking and tasting non-dairy, animal-free alternative to traditional cheese.

INGREDIENTS:
UV treated, filtered water
Hydrogenated rapeseed oil
Soybean concentrate (non GMO)
Soybean isolate (non GMO)
Spirit vinegar
Salt
Lactic acid (non animal, from glucose)
Flavourings (non-animal)
Carrageenan

http://www.scheese.co.uk/

NickyP

They do soy cheese in Coles but although I am allergic to dairy I haven't tried it as it doesn't look very appetising I have never got used to soy milk either . But if this stuff is OK and it is available then I would love to know. I will have to check out the stuff in Coles and Safeway a bit more carefully as this looks excellent.
Nicky

Bella Donna

Nicky, are you allergic to all dairy products or just bovine?

NickyP

All, it isn't life threatening just causes arthritis which is enough of a reason to avoid it. I can have small amounts but have to regulate it very carefully it is a case of balancing the yum I want that with the ouch I wish I hadn't had that . I had been on pills all my life and then got this diagnosed in Belgium and am off all painkillers now, so things like this are very interesting as I pine for toasted cheese sandwiches and pizza .
Nicky

elor

Mmmm... Hydrogenated rapeseed oil. That's really good for ones health!

http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/transfat/q_a.html

Bella Donna

Plus it's probably GM. Carrageenan is suspected of being carcinogenic (http://www.ukfoodguide.net/e407.htm). The flavourings could be anything and I personally wouldn't trust soy, even if it said non-GMO.

As a cheese lover, I feel sorry for anyone who likes cheese and is allergic or intolerant of dairy produce. I don't think we appreciate how much dairy goes into other things until we can't have it. Same with wheat...