
Violife Plant Based Cream Cheese Original
What You Should Know
Violife Plant Based Cream Cheese Original is a small, 7.05 oz tub you’ll typically find in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives case—shelved with vegan cheeses, tofu spreads, and non-dairy butters, often near regular cream cheese and specialty plant milks. It’s a go-to for weekend brunch shoppers picking up bagels and smoked lox alternatives, for plant-based bakers looking for a creamy base in cheesecakes, or for quick weeknight spreads and snack platters. Brand positioning leans squarely vegan and allergy-friendly: Violife markets to vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and flexitarians who want familiar textures without dairy, emphasizing cruelty-free and plant-based culture rather than traditional dairy heritage. Label characteristics include prominent “plant-based”/“vegan” cues and calls outs like added vitamin B12; ingredient mentions such as “natural flavors” can create a health-halo, but there’s no USDA organic badge or explicit child-focused branding. In plain language, this product is made with processed plant fats and modified starches—industrially formulated to mimic cream cheese texture. Sensory notes: the spread is smooth and creamy with a slightly fatty, coconut-derived mouthfeel, mild tang from acidulants, and a neutral savory flavor that easily carries herbs or sweet additions. Packaging is a small plastic tub with a peel-up seal and a twist-on lid—designed for fridge storage and spooning out servings. Rituals around it are familiar: spreading on toasted bagels, folding into vegan dips, dolloping onto savory tarts, or using as a low-effort frosting base for quick desserts. Its convenience and familiar form make it a bridge product for those reducing dairy without losing ritual.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Filtered, Water,, Coconut, Oil,, Potato, Starch,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Sea, Salt,, Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Natural, Flavors,, Olive, Extract,, Vitamin, B12..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Formulated from refined coconut oil, modified starches, acidulants and 'natural flavors'—ingredients and industrial processes characteristic of ultraprocessed foods—so it aligns with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Violife Plant Based Cream Cheese Original
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It’s lower in sugar and free from added sugars, making it a decent option if you're watching those sweeteners. Plus, it’s dairy-free and vegan, which can be great for those looking to reduce animal products in their diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people!
