Product Review: Treeline Cheese

The search for delicious vegan cheese feels like it’s never-ending, especially if you want one that isn't filled with chemicals, palm oil, xanthan gum or carrageenan. Well, now the search is over because there is a new brand that meets all those needs.

Treeline Cheese is artisan-made in the Catskill region of upstate New York and luckily, very close to me.  The cheeses contain no lactose, soy or palm oil and are also gluten-free. They also contain probiotics and have no cholesterol. What else could you want? Oh yeah, great taste!

I was lucky enough to get some samples from Treeline and they were all amazing. The Hard Cheeses are smoky and tangy, firm but creamy. You can grate them so they make a delicious topping for pasta and soups. You can crumble them into salads or present them on a cheese plate with fruit. There is the Classic Hard Cheese and the Cracked Pepper Hard Cheese that has a bit of spice added to it.

The Soft Cheeses are my favorite. They are soft, creamy and spreadable. Delicious as dips for chips or crudites or spread on a bagel, these are a dream come true.  Choose from Scallion or Herb-Garlic French-Style Soft Cheese. They are both made from fine Brazilian cashews and are cultured with non-dairy Lactobacillus Acidophilus.

Personally, I have been waiting for a soft, spreadable cheese that is not only delicious but that doesn't contain carrageenan, xanthan gum or nutritional yeast and now I have one! Treeline Cheeses contain nuts, probiotics, sea salt,  lemon juice, herbs and spices - that's it!

Treeline Cheeses are artisan cheeses so they are sophisticated and wonderful for entertaining. But they are also perfect for casual noshing. Serve them on a cheese plate at your next party or next to a bowl of chips and crackers and I bet even the non-vegans rave about the taste.

Treeline Cheese is becoming increasingly available at more retailers. You can check their web site and/or their Facebook page for the most current list of stores that carry them. Treeline Cheese is also available online from Lagusta’s Luscious and Vegan Essentials.

Treeline Cheese:
Website: http://treelinecheese.com/index.php

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Treeline-Cheese/384724614928099?fref=ts

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