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Non Dairy Gouda Cheese Slices, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Non Dairy Gouda Cheese Slices, 8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
0g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these vegan Gouda slices in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives or specialty cheese section, grabbed for quick sandwiches, melts, or snack plates. They feel like a nostalgic, convenient swap for dairy cheese — smooth, sliceable and melt-ready — and the refined oils, multiple modified starches and "natural flavors" indicate heavy industrial formulation to recreate cheese texture, a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, HIGHLY, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL, MODIFIED, POTATO, STARCH, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, OLIVE, EXTRACT, BETA-CAROTENE, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (highly refined coconut oil, several modified starches, and 'natural flavors') and is formulated to mimic cheese through processing and additives, matching NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Non Dairy Gouda Cheese Slices, 8 OZ

Well, it really depends on what you're comparing it to! If you're looking for a dairy-free alternative, these slices can fit into a balanced diet. They’re lower in sugar and cholesterol-free, but keep in mind they’re not high in protein or fiber. So, while they can be a fun addition to your meals, they shouldn’t be your main source of nutrients.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentpractical
$3.49
per package