Milk, cheese, ice cream…Vegan dairy products you can buy in Japan

Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to choose from.

Milk

NEXT Milk

NEXT MEATS Corporation, a manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives, has launched “NEXT Milk 1.0,” a plant-based milk. This milk is made from oats and contains no animal ingredients, giving it a full-bodied, refreshing sweetness. Because it contains no animal dairy ingredients, it is a new option for those who are allergic to milk or lactose intolerant. It can be used not only for drinking on its own, but also for making lattes, cooking and baking sweets.

Cheese

TOKYO VEG LIFE faux-mage

TOKYO VEG LIFE is a YouTube channel that focuses on vegan, yoga and eco-themed content. Creator Natsuki collaborated with Japan Oishii Lab. to create this amazing 100% vegan cheese together. It is carefully handmade with organic cashews and local ingredients, fermented with original lactic acid bacteria in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. This cheese is soy-free, gluten-free, safe and secure, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

TOPVALU Vegetive

Japanese retail giant Aeon Co. has launched the Vegetive Series to easily incorporate plant-based foods into everyday life starting in 2020.

This Vegan shredded cheese is made primarily from soy milk and coconut oil instead of raw milk and is quite a close replica of the mildness of real cheese. As a cheese substitute, it can be used for toast, pizza, gratin and many other dishes. It’s incredible how even cheese can be substituted with plant-based products!

Ice cream

PARK miyakonojo Brown Rice Ice

Ice cream is one of the most enjoyable things to savor in the hot summer.
This vegan ice cream is made from organic brown rice carefully grown by farmers in Miyazaki Prefecture. This ice cream is crafted from brown rice, organic coconut milk, salt and cane sugar. They dare to leave the texture of the brown rice for customers to enjoy. It tastes like sorbet and is refreshing and easy to eat. Currently, you can buy it online.

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The products introduced here are delicious and nutritious to eat, not only for vegans but also for non-vegans. It means that a dining table where everyone can enjoy a meal together without compromising anyone’s values or taste is almost here. And of course, no animals are exploited or harmed!