Daiya Foods (2024)

FAQs

Why did Daiya change their recipe? ›

The reformulations stem from Daiya's multimillion-dollar investment in March in fermentation technology. The process allows natural fermentation technology and traditional cheesemaking methods to better mimic the dairy product.

The slices can be eaten cold or melted and can be used in the same way as dairy cheese. They are perfect for jazzing up a sandwich or for melting on cheeseburgers. KEEP REFRIGERATED. Best if consumed within 7 days after opening.

Canadian plant-based food group Daiya Foods, owned by Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, has appointed Hajime Fujita as its new CEO.

100% plant-based, even if you're not. Dairy-free cheese isn't a compromise - it's a craving. Let's face it: life's just better with cheese. We're reimagining the way plant-based cheese is made, combining traditional cheesemaking methods with the goodness of oat.

In July 2017, Otsuka Pharmaceutical agreed to acquire 100 percent of Daiya Foods for $405 million.

In the summer of 2022, Daiya discontinued the ice cream bars and pints.

The name Daiya [Day-ah] was originally created as a play on the words "Dairy" and “Dayaa,” which in Sanskrit stands for “loving, kindness and compassion." Their name will always represent those values and their commitment to serving the passionate plant-based community through foods that bring joy with every bite.

Miyoko's Creamery, formerly Miyoko's Kitchen, is an American food producer founded by Miyoko Schinner in 2014.

With its new campaign, “100% Plant-based. Even if you're not,” Daiya welcomes all cheese-loving consumers to try its products regardless of their dietary preferences, leaving the 'all or nothing' approach to plant-based, dairy-free diets behind.

Is vegan cheese inflammatory? The vegan cheeses produced on a large scale that we are most likely to find in grocery stores are processed foods. As is the case with all processed foods, they can cause some inflammation in some consumers.

What is the healthiest cheese? ›

Which cheese is healthiest? Cottage cheese is probably the healthiest cheese, Rizzo says. “It's lower in saturated fat and higher in protein than most other cheese,” she explains.

Vegan cheeses often contain unhealthy starches and vegetable oils that the body converts to sugar, causing weight gain and uncomfortable bloating – the exact symptoms we are trying to avoid!

Daiya's Reformulated Cheeses Melt Just Like Dairy

The new line, made with Daiya Oat Cream blend, melts just like dairy cheese and offers an even creamier, cheesy flavor. The dairy-free, non-GMO Project Verified line is also made with glyphosate-free and certified gluten-free oats.

We do not add carrageenan to any Daiya products.

No. Daiya is a dairy free company and our products do not contain dairy or dairy derivatives.

Daiya Oat Cream™ blend (Water, Oat Flour, Pea Protein, Cultures, Enzymes), Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Less Than 2 Percent Of: Konjac Flour, Fruit And Vegetable Juice (For Color), Yeast Extract, Annatto (For Color), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors.