cheesealternative
nounUK /ˈtʃiːz ɔːlˌtɜː.nə.tɪv/
US /ˈtʃiːz ɔːlˌtɝː.nə.tɪv/
A cheese alternative is a food that is used instead of cheese.
She put a cheese alternative on her sandwich because she cannot eat dairy.
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2. A product made from nuts, soy, or other plants that looks and melts like cheese.
The pizza was topped with a cheese alternative made from cashews.
3. A choice that replaces cheese in a recipe or meal.
For the pasta, he used a cheese alternative to keep the dish dairy-free.
4. A brand or item marketed to people who avoid dairy.
The store sells several cheese alternatives in the chilled section.