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Violife Plant Based Mature Cheddar Slices
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Violife Plant Based Mature Cheddar Slices

Violife
7.05 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Violife Plant Based Mature Cheddar Slices (7.05 oz) is a dairy-free, vegan cheese alternative you’ll find in the refrigerated dairy-alternative section of American supermarkets—stacked near other vegan cheeses, plant milks, tofu and butter substitutes, or alongside refrigerated deli cheeses. Packaged as a stack of thin, bright-orange slices wrapped in plastic inside a cardboard sleeve, it reads as a convenient, kid-friendly option for sandwiches, grilled cheese, burgers and quick snack trays. The brand leans into a modern plant-based lifestyle: clean, approachable packaging with “vegan,” “dairy-free” and “mature cheddar flavor” cues that create a health-halo for shoppers seeking animal-free choices. Violife’s marketing skews toward flexitarians, families and environmentally minded consumers who want familiar comfort foods without dairy. The label often highlights nutrient touches like added vitamin B12 and absence of lactose, but it does not carry organic certification and isn’t marketed as all-natural—its ingredient list includes coconut oil, modified food starches, flavorings and colorants. Sensory notes: slices are soft, smooth and pliable, with a slightly oily mouthfeel from coconut oil, a mild savory cheddar-like tang from vegan flavoring, and a uniform, melt-friendly texture that makes them easy to layer or melt in a pan. Rituals around this product are simple and utilitarian—pull a slice from the stack for school lunches, melt one on a burger at a backyard cookout, or assemble an instant vegetarian grilled cheese. Processing context: this is a highly processed, reformulated product built from refined oils, starches and flavor components rather than whole milk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
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

Filtered, Water,, Coconut, Oil,, Food, Starch-Modified, (Potato, &, Corn),, Potato, Starch,, Salt, (Sea, Salt),, Mature, Cheddar, Flavor, (Vegan, Sources),, Olive, Extract,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Olive Extract - 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 refined oils, modified starches, isolated flavorings and colorants typical of ultra-processed foods; formulated to mimic cheese rather than being a minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Violife Plant Based Mature Cheddar Slices

The Mature Cheddar Slices can be a tasty addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a dairy-free option. At 60 calories per slice, they’re relatively low in calories, but they don’t pack much in terms of protein or fiber. So, while they can fit into many diets, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your overall nutrient intake.

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