Vermont-based Road's End Organics has launched a line of dairy-free cheese alternatives under the Chreese brand.
The new Chreese Packets, available in Mozzarella Style, Alfredo Style, Original and Gluten-Free Original blends, are designed to replace cheese used to add flavor and texture to other foods. Each of the new varieties is vegan, fat-free, certified organic and Kosher.
The product has been launched following growing demand from Road's End customers buying the company's Dairy-Free Pasta and Chreese product. The product contains a small packet of Chreese that is mixed with water and blended with the pasta. However many consumer requested the Chreese as a stand-alone product.
'Chreese' was created in 1998 to meet the needs of the growing number of people with dietary restrictions and allergies. The company claims that almost one out of every five Americans is lactose intolerant, one in 250 is unable to consume gluten and millions suffer from obesity and other dietary challenges.
Nutritional Yeast, used in the Chreese blend, is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential amino acids.
All Road's End Organics products are certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF), a USDA-accredited certifier. The products, which include Nacho Chreese Dips, are available at natural food stores throughout the country, as well as at a growing number of grocery chains.