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Organic Classic Chive Plant Milk Cheese Spread, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Organic Classic Chive Plant Milk Cheese Spread, 8 OZ

MIYOKOS CREAMERY
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
2g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find this in the refrigerated specialty or plant-based cheese section, pulled out for weekend brunches, party platters, or as a savory snack at relaxed gatherings. It feels indulgent and artisanal yet approachable — creamy, tangy, and nostalgic for traditional dairy spreads while positioned as a health-forward plant option. The spreadable texture and ingredients like concentrated cashew milk, added vegetable oils, and "natural flavors" signal an industrially formulated product rather than a minimally processed whole-food, a hallmark of higher NOVA categories.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ.
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein2g
* 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

CASHEW, MILK*, (CASHEWS*,, FILTERED, WATER), COCONUT, OIL*, SUNFLOWER, OIL*, CHIVES*, SEA, SALT, RICE, MISO*, (RICE*,, WATER,, SALT,, ALCOHOL,, KOJI, CULTURE), NATURAL, FLAVORS, NUTRITIONAL, YEAST, CULTURES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Although it uses whole ingredients like cashews and miso, the product is an industrially formulated cheese analogue with added vegetable oils and "natural flavors," consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Classic Chive Plant Milk Cheese Spread, 8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This spread is low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives, making it a decent choice for a snack or topping. However, it has some fat from the coconut and sunflower oils, so it might not be the best option if you're looking for something super low-calorie. Balance is key, as always!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

indulgentwholesomepractical
$7.79
per package