Cheese is a versatile ingredient that can be eaten on its own, with crackers or added to a savoury dish for a delicious texture and flavour.
Whilst most cheeses contain a high level of protein and are therefore unsuitable for a PKU diet, there are now many dairy free and vegan cheese alternative options available in the supermarkets or online.
Introducing these to your child’s diet at a young age will get them used to the distinctive flavour and add variety to their meals.For some inspiration on how to incorporate these alternative cheeses into meals, visit our recipe section here.
We have created a low protein ‘cheese’ board to show you some examples of the types of cheese alternatives to look out for:
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