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Violife Plant Based Mozzarella Shreds
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Violife Plant Based Mozzarella Shreds

Violife
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Violife Just Like Mozzarella Shreds is a refrigerated, plant-based shredded cheese alternative sold in an 8 oz plastic bag and commonly shelved in the dairy-alternative or specialty cheese section of American supermarkets—usually alongside other vegan cheeses, dairy-free milks, tofu and refrigerated vegetarian products. It’s pitched as a ready-to-use swap for traditional mozzarella: sprinkle on pizza, fold into quesadillas or melt on a baked casserole. The brand positions itself for vegans, those with lactose intolerance, allergy-conscious shoppers, and flexible eaters who want the sensory joys of cheese without dairy; marketing leans playful and inclusive, emphasizing “100% dairy-free,” “vegan,” and “free from soy, gluten, nuts and preservatives.” Packaging uses bright, friendly branding that reads as modern and accessible rather than artisanal, and there’s no organic certification—claims focus on allergy-friendly and plant-based benefits as the primary health halos. In plain processing terms, this product is an industrially formulated alternative: it blends coconut oil, modified food starches, stabilizers, added flavors and micronutrients to mimic mozzarella’s stretch and melt. Sensory notes: the shreds are soft and slightly springy out of the bag, melt into a smooth, mildly savory layer with a stretch reminiscent of dairy mozzarella, and carry a neutral, lightly oily mouthfeel with subtle 'mozzarella' flavoring. Rituals around use are casual—topping pizzas, finishing pasta bakes, or quick melts for snacks—making it an easy, indulgent staple for weeknight cooking and party pizza nights.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
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, &, Tapioca),, Corn, Starch,, Salt, (Sea, Salt),, Mozzarella, Flavor, (Vegan, Sources),, Olive, Extract,, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Vitamin, B12,, Powdered, Cellulose, Added, to, Prevent, Caking..

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?

This product is ultraprocessed: it contains industrial ingredients (modified food starches, powdered cellulose), coconut oil as a fat base, and added flavors and micronutrients to recreate cheese, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Violife Plant Based Mozzarella Shreds

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? Violife Mozzarella Shreds are low in calories and cholesterol-free, making them a decent choice for those looking to reduce dairy intake. However, they do contain coconut oil and modified food starch, which are processed ingredients. So, if you're looking for whole foods, it might not be your top pick.

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