# Realistic Vegan Cheeses Vtopian Specializes in Crafting Artisan Dairy-Dree Cheese Alternatives By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-alternatives References: [vtopiancheeses](http://vtopiancheeses.com/WEDGES_c7.htm) One of the biggest problems with [dairy-free cheese alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheeses) is that they end up looking like unconvincing replicas of familiar food items. With an unusual sheen or a texture that seems a bit off, vegan cheese rarely looks like the real thing. However, Vtopian Artisan Cheeses may have perfected the art of making dairy-free cheese could dupe anyone. Vtopian sells wedges, [cheddars, bries and spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brie-creme) that don't immediately seem to give up the fact that they're not made from traditional products. Rather than sourcing ingredients from animals, the cheeses are made from plant-based sources like [cashews, chickpeas, miso and soy yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss). With the ability to melt, spread and crumble, the Vtopian Artisan Cheeses seem to behave in identical ways to their dairy-based counterparts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Vegan Cheeses:** The trend of creating vegan cheese alternatives that closely resemble their dairy-based counterparts. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** The trend of using plant-based ingredients like cashews, chickpeas, miso, and soy yogurt to create vegan cheeses. - **Improved Texture and Functionality:** The trend of developing vegan cheeses that can melt, spread, and crumble like traditional dairy cheese. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vegan Food:** The vegan food industry can explore the creation of realistic cheese alternatives using plant-based ingredients for a wider consumer base. - **Dairy Alternatives:** The dairy alternatives industry can focus on developing innovative processes and formulations to achieve more authentic textures and functionalities in vegan cheese products. - **Artisan Food:** The artisan food industry can incorporate the craft of making realistic vegan cheeses to cater to the growing demand for dairy-free options without compromising on taste and quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mature Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-cheddarton.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Plant Milk-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vevan-uncreamcheese.md) - [Plant-Based Parmesan Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplyv-parmvegan.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-cheeses.md) - [Creamy Vegan Cheese Mimics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilchester.md) - [Melty Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-cheese-alternatives.md) - [Oil-Based Vegan Cheese Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cube.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheese-range.md)