Palace Culture, a UK-based artisan producer of plant-based cheezes, has announced the addition of its new Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze to its existing product line. The new offering will be available nationwide exclusively at Waitrose stores.
The Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze is made from fermented cashews, combined with garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped chives and shallots. The 120g spread can be used as a topping for sandwiches, a dip for crudités, or an ingredient to add creaminess to pasta sauces and soups.
Palace Culture’s cheezes are made using traditional fermentation processes and organic ingredients, providing a plant-based alternative to traditional dairy products. Founded by Mirko Parmigiani to create a flavourful, dairy-free cheese for his son, who has a dairy intolerance, the company sources organic cashews from Goa and sustainably farmed almonds from Spain. The nuts are soaked in filtered water and fermented with live cultures, forming a gut-healthy base that is then enriched with sea salt, herbs, and spices.
The company was acquired by food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group in October 2023, which has allowed Palace Culture to tap into new resources. This enabled the company to secure its first major retail listing in Waitrose in November of last year.
This new product joins Palace Culture’s two other offerings, Kimcheeze and Mouldy Goaty, both of which have received Great Taste Awards. Kimcheeze, a semi-soft, fermented cashew-based cheeze, is infused with kimchi brine and red chilli flakes for a spicy kick. Mouldy Goaty, a cashew and almond-based cheeze, mimics the texture and tang of traditional goat cheese or brie.
The entire range, including the new Chives & Shallots Cream Cheeze, is now available from the chiller section in selected Waitrose stores across the UK.
