Daiya Enhances Plant-Based Cheese Alternative Blocks

As a result of consumer requests for products that are "cheesier than ever," Daiya Foods has made significant enhancements to its existing line of Blocks. The improved Farmhouse Blocks serve up a plant-based alternative to deliver an amplified creamy taste and texture—any way you slice it.

"We are continually enhancing our products to offer the better nutrition that today's mindful consumers crave, while also ensuring the taste and texture of Daiya's foods remains a cut above the rest," says Michael Lynch, Daiya vice president of marketing. "With an ever increasing number of people understanding the benefits of a plant-based diet, we've naturally continued to innovate and are proud to have developed our best-tasting line of Blocks yet. We are so excited with this new formulation and the reception from our consumers—it's flying off the shelves."

Daiya's plant-based creations offer exceptional flavor while mirroring the same stretchy, melty, and gooey qualities of dairy-based cheese, say company officials.  Made with a signature blend featuring tapioca and pea protein, Daiya Farmhouse Blocks offer improved buttery and milky flavors and a perfected, savory yet firmer texture that can be enjoyed as is or incorporated to make better-for-you versions of any favorite recipe, like grilled cheese, nachos, pizza, queso dip, and so much more.

Daiya's Farmhouse Blocks are a good source of calcium with one serving accounting for 10 percent of the recommended dietary allowance. Like all Daiya foods, the cheezes are free of the three most common allergens—dairy, gluten, and soy—and contains zero animal products, cholesterol, trans fats or preservatives per serving. Additionally, as part of Daiya's ongoing commitment to the planet, the company reduced the materials used in its Farmhouse Blocks packaging by 65 percent.

"Whether you're dairy-intolerant, allergic, vegan, or simply living a healthy lifestyle, we believe our new Farmhouse Blocks will satisfy your cheese cravings without compromise," adds Lynch.

Daiya's swap-worthy Farmhouse Blocks ($4.99) are available in four artisanal varieties: Smoked Gouda Style, Jalapeno Havarti Style, Medium Cheddar Style, and Monterey Jack Style.