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• It's Gone nuts but without the nuts

ORIGINAL REVIEW 2015 Small, local and independent hand made artisanal vegan cheese made from cultured cashew nuts and other natural ingredients. Having originally sampled and purchased their products at local vegan fairs in the early days I knew instantly this cheese was something very special indeed. They have since widened their range and availability. Yes, it can be a little pricey but I’d imagine a lot of work and dedication is involved in production so as a special treat it's definitely worth it. If you’re lucky you might pick up 3 for £20 at a vegan festival. My favourites are 15smoked, sun dried tomato and Ethiopian Spice but I’ve tried around 10 flavours and they’re all excellent. Vegan cheese has come a very long way since the Cheezly days. An added bonus is that you can also freeze them! UPDATE 2025: This happened in 2024 but the ingredients of the Tyne Chease recipe have significantly changed. We bought some at a local vegan festival and were left most disappointed. It’s no longer artisanal and appears to be mass produced in large blocks then cut into squares and vacuum packed for sale in cardboard boxes. Cost cutting I guess? The days of the lovely unique balsam wood containers are gone. I’m afraid the taste, texture and magic of this wonderful brand is no longer the same for me. Flavoured margarine springs to mind, I’m so sorry to say this. They now use coconut oil as the predominant ingredient rather than cashew nuts. This is a major health no-no to me. It’s had its better days but I’m sure people transitioning towards vegan cheese will find it more than acceptable. Updated from previous review on 2024-06-01