Vegan Rob's Sorghum Cheddar Puffs are the first vegan cheese puffs I've tried and I was excited to see them in the store. They're also gluten free and allergen friendly.
What is sorghum?
Sorghum is a gluten-free grain that tastes similar to wheat.
These sorghum puffs tasted like wheat to me, and definitely tasted "healthy." The seasoning tastes good but is overpowered by the sorghum. I'd like to try a version made with corn instead.
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As someone looking for vegan alternatives to my favorite non-vegan foods, these aren't good enough for me to replace regular Cheetos. But if you're allergic to corn and looking for allergy-friendly cheese puffs, then these are pretty good.
The sorghum taste grew on me after a while and I did end up finishing the bag.
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These also looked more brown than I expected. I like that they don't add orange food coloring, but I wonder if subconsciously I would like them more if they were orange.
If you're craving a cheesy vegan snack, you might also like Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Squares. Those do contain gluten though.
Vegan Rob's Sorghum Cheddar Puffs ingredients:
Organic sorghum grain meal, sunflower oil, tapioca maltodextrin, sea salt, natural flavors, onion powder, lactic acid, malic acid.
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Review: Vegan Rob's Sorghum Cheddar Puffs
First impressions: The look more brown than I expected
Taste: The cheddar seasoning tastes good but the puff has a strong wheat flavor that makes it taste like a health food
Texture: Similar to crunchy Cheetos
Can you tell it's vegan? Yes
Worth buying again? Maybe
Overall: 4/5