Vegan Nut Cheeses
Now Selling at
Stong's Market
Pomme Market
Greens Market
Eternal Abundance
Queensdale Market
Stong's Market
Pomme Market
Greens Market
Eternal Abundance
Queensdale Market
Our vegan nut cheese style spreads are made with organic nuts and seeds of the highest quality. These are raw fermented products that provide enhanced nutrition from the simple processes of sprouting and fermentation.
Based on research from pioneers involved in sprouting and fermentation, such as Ann Wigmore, the nutritional content of nuts and seeds in a sprouted and fermented form can increase by 600% (or six times more). This means that the nutritional content normally locked inside a food by enzyme inhibitors is now available for the body to fully absorb. This becomes possible as a result of enzyme inhibitors being removed from the process of soaking and sprouting, whereas fermentation will reduce the carbon chains of these foods and make them much easier to digest. Fermented foods are otherwise called pre-digested foods, meaning your body doesn’t have to work as hard to get the mineral content available in them.
Even though fermented foods are normally acidic, they are considered alkaline when ingested due to the large amounts of minerals that become available. Mind you, not all fermented foods can qualify in this category. Foods that are fermented in vinegar (except for raw unpausterized apple cider vinegar, which is considered alkaline), remain acidic even when ingested. Furthermore, regular vinegar and sugar feed yeasts and candida. So, try to look for foods fermented by what is called ‘wild fermentation’ or with some sea salt. These foods are fermented by yeasts normally present in the air.
Please note that although nuts and seeds are high in fat, in raw form they retain the enzyme lipase which is responsible for fat digestion. Enzymes are destroyed when nuts and seeds are roasted or cooked, and thus becoming more difficult to digest. What's normally called good fats means that nuts and seeds have the proper enzymes for digestion of fats and your body doesn’t need to use its own enzyme reserves, which would otherwise make you slightly fatigued or expressed by feeling sleepy. (It should also be noted that raw foods don’t slow down your blood circulation, cooked foods do; therefore when you eat raw foods you feel energized, rather than sluggish or sleepy.)
*** Even though you may get used to using only your favourite nut cheese spread, we recommend that you rotate from time to time and change to a different nut-based cheese, since these are rich foods. Don’t forget nuts and seeds are high in protein, more of a reason to rotate foods so your body doesn’t become sensitive to something you keep eating continuously. We feel it is important to mention this to our customers, because many incorporate nut cheeses into their regular diet, and it’s good to be informed right form the beginning to make the best food choices possible, and to keep your diet aligned with proper guidelines. Nut cheese style spreads are a new food for many people; getting the right information is important! ***
Based on research from pioneers involved in sprouting and fermentation, such as Ann Wigmore, the nutritional content of nuts and seeds in a sprouted and fermented form can increase by 600% (or six times more). This means that the nutritional content normally locked inside a food by enzyme inhibitors is now available for the body to fully absorb. This becomes possible as a result of enzyme inhibitors being removed from the process of soaking and sprouting, whereas fermentation will reduce the carbon chains of these foods and make them much easier to digest. Fermented foods are otherwise called pre-digested foods, meaning your body doesn’t have to work as hard to get the mineral content available in them.
Even though fermented foods are normally acidic, they are considered alkaline when ingested due to the large amounts of minerals that become available. Mind you, not all fermented foods can qualify in this category. Foods that are fermented in vinegar (except for raw unpausterized apple cider vinegar, which is considered alkaline), remain acidic even when ingested. Furthermore, regular vinegar and sugar feed yeasts and candida. So, try to look for foods fermented by what is called ‘wild fermentation’ or with some sea salt. These foods are fermented by yeasts normally present in the air.
Please note that although nuts and seeds are high in fat, in raw form they retain the enzyme lipase which is responsible for fat digestion. Enzymes are destroyed when nuts and seeds are roasted or cooked, and thus becoming more difficult to digest. What's normally called good fats means that nuts and seeds have the proper enzymes for digestion of fats and your body doesn’t need to use its own enzyme reserves, which would otherwise make you slightly fatigued or expressed by feeling sleepy. (It should also be noted that raw foods don’t slow down your blood circulation, cooked foods do; therefore when you eat raw foods you feel energized, rather than sluggish or sleepy.)
*** Even though you may get used to using only your favourite nut cheese spread, we recommend that you rotate from time to time and change to a different nut-based cheese, since these are rich foods. Don’t forget nuts and seeds are high in protein, more of a reason to rotate foods so your body doesn’t become sensitive to something you keep eating continuously. We feel it is important to mention this to our customers, because many incorporate nut cheeses into their regular diet, and it’s good to be informed right form the beginning to make the best food choices possible, and to keep your diet aligned with proper guidelines. Nut cheese style spreads are a new food for many people; getting the right information is important! ***
Note: There are many vegan cheese recipes available on media nowadays that incorporate nutritional yeast. We at Nut Tree Cafe do not believe in nutritional yeast and are of the opinion that this ingredient may not be good for the health of many people. Our cheeses do not include yeast, nor do the breads we serve or anything else in store. Even though nutritional yeast in known to be a good source of Vitamin B12, which is rare to find for vegans, sprouts and wheatgrass also provide Vitamin B12, so don't be limited and feel that you have to use products with nutritional yeast to get your B12.
Nut Cheese Style Spreads
Almond CheeseThis delicious vegan cheese spread is made with unpasteurized Spanish almonds. Almonds are known for a more complete nutritional spectrum of minerals than other nuts. They are commonly considered a special food for the balanced nutrition they provide. Although other nut cheese style spreads may have more crowd pleasing flavours, none beats the nutritional content of almonds.
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Cashew CheeseThis seems to be the most popular of the fermented cheese style spreads, although my second favourite. It’s a bit more sour than Brazil Nut cheese and perhaps closer to the real cheese flavour. The first time I tried it, I couldn’t believe it was made out of cashews and had no dairy in it. I had to ask a few times for confirmation as I was indulging in my first slice of toast with cashew cheese, and busy making sure it reached my stomach really fast. Needless to say, it has became a beloved food in our family ever since. Many of our easy dinners consist of toast and cheese with garden salads and olive oil, baked potatoes and baked, garden-picked seasonal squash. I have to reveal the secret, a combination of baked or steamed squash and cashew cheese is just too good to miss!
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Brazil Nut CheeseThe sweetness of Brazil Nuts is truly brought to the forefront in this fermented cheese style spread. With its creamy-smooth texture, and a density greater than other cheese spreads, this is a winner for those who crave the real cheese flavour without any lingering tanginess. A favourite dish with this cheese is Italian Polenta with Brazil Nut cheese and pickled beets, no seasoning required, except for some sea salt. One tablespoon Brazil Nut cheese = 3 Brazil Nuts. This gives you your daily dosage of selenium, in a highly absorbable form (… piano)
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Macadamia CheeseThicker in texture (and of course higher in fat content), our macadamia nut cheese style spread is the perfect way to reap the nutritional benefits of this mineral-rich tropical nut.
A popular healthy choice: this is also many peoples' favourite. (…guitar) 
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Seed Cheese Style Spread
Pumpkin Seed Cheese
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This is the first of our seed cheese spreads. Like nut cheese spreads, seed-based spreads are easier to digest, and they are even lower in fat. Pumpkin seeds are also super high in Zinc. Pleasantly bitter in flavour, this seed cheese is sure to soon become one of your new favourites once you have tried it! (…flute)
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Other highly nutritious seed cheeses are made with sunflower and sesame seeds, but sunflower seed cheese oxidizes too fast and the top layer gets a darker color. This makes it not as easy to handle commercially. It's also a little bitter and tangy in flavour, but it's highly recommended for people going through detox diets to ensure they get the required daily mineral and vitamin content. These seed cheeses are that highly nutritious. We make these cheeses only in demand.