Frequently Asked Questions

Our Sheese Spreads contain soya, but this is handled in a dedicated allergen section of the factory to ensure no cross contamination with our other products.

All of our other products are free from the top 14 allergens:

• Gluten
• Peanuts
• Tree nuts
• Celery
• Mustard
• Eggs
• Milk
• Sesame
• Fish
• Crustaceans
• Molluscs
• Soya
• Sulphites
• Lupin

Yes all our products are non-GMO.

We use soya in our Sheese spread which comes from an IP source (identity preserved). The IP system is used to trace the soya from seed, all the way through the production process and is used to ensure that the soya is GMO-free as well as the best quality. We only source the highest quality, clean, dehulled soya bean seeds to use in Sheese.

Yes, all our products are Kosher Certified.

Yes, our Sheese products are all gluten free. We require gluten-free ingredients practices from our suppliers and commit to a gluten-free environment in our manufacturing practices.

Yes, you can replace traditional cheese with one of the Bute Island Sheeses when preparing any one of your favorite recipes. You simply have to pay attention to the cooking time and conditions as traditional cheeses differ compared to cheeses with vegetable oils in terms of their behaviour during the cooking process, with plant-based cheese products taking a little longer to melt than their dairy counterparts.

We do not recommend freezing any Sheese products.

We do not recommend consuming Sheese past it's best before date.

Yes we export Sheese worldwide, get in touch via our contact form if you'd like to discuss distributing it in your location.

Yes, our factory is 100% animal and dairy free. Our products are all suitable for a vegan diet and for individuals that are lactose intolerant.

No, none of our products contain palm oil.

No, this is not something we use in our products.

Our products are free of preservatives and artificial ingredients.

Yes, some of our products contain maize starch (corn starch)

None of our products contain any animal products or by-products. All of our products are certified vegan.

Yes, all our products are made with coconut oil and melt beautifully.

We pronounce Sheese as “Sheeeese” – Just like cheese, but Sh instead of Ch.

Once opened, we recommend consuming our spread within 7 days and our block, grated & sliced within 10 days.

No, Bute Island does not add a monosodium glutamate (MSG) flavour-enhancer to any of its products.

Yes, even though they don't contain dairy they must be stored in the fridge to keep them as fresh as possible.

Our Sheese products are all chloresterol free.

There are no trans-fats in Sheese.

We’re always in the research and development process for many new products ideas. At this time, we can’t confirm what exciting products will come next, but you can like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok for on-going updates, information and promotions!

The BB date is generally printed on the bottom of the package (unless otherwise specified by a customer which will sometimes position it on the rear label) and on the side of the lid of the soft Creamy Sheese.