Scratch House – Smoked Gouda

Size: 8oz Block

❅ Cold Shipped ❅

About This Product

Elevate your next charcuterie board with a cheese that is as sophisticated as it is clean. Scratch House Smoked Gouda is a semi-firm, artisanal vegan cheese made from a unique base of organic lima beans. Cold-smoked over pure hickory wood for a full four hours, it boasts a deep, authentic smokiness that isn’t reliant on liquid flavorings. Now infused with Organic Lion’s Mane extract, this gouda offers a functional boost alongside its savory, buttery profile. It’s soy-free, nut-free, and designed to melt perfectly on paninis or slice beautifully for crackers.

Ingredients

*Denotes Organic Ingredients

• Water
• Organic Lima Beans*
• Organic Fully Refined Coconut Oil*
• Tapioca Starch
• Less than 2% of: Kappa Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Distilled Vinegar, Organic Lion’s Mane Extract*, Natural Hickory Smoke

Allergens: Coconut

Dietary Notes: Vegan, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Storage and Serving

This artisanal cheese is living and preservative-free. For the best flavor experience:

• Refrigerated: Keep at 40°F or below. Wrap tightly after opening to prevent the edges from drying out.
• Shelf Life: Best enjoyed within 14 days of opening.
• Serving Tip: For the best texture and “cheese pull,” allow the block to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing, or melt it over medium-low heat.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2oz (56g)
Servings Per Container: 4
Calories: 80
Total Fat: 5g (6% DV)
Saturated Fat: 4g (20% DV)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV)
Sodium: 230mg (10% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 8g (3% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV)
Total Sugars: 0g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin D 0% • Calcium 0% • Iron 2% • Potassium 2%

FAQs

How does it melt?

Thanks to the tapioca starch and coconut oil base, this gouda has excellent meltability. It’s perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches, vegan burgers, or melted into a smoky mac and cheese sauce.

Can I taste the lima beans?

Not at all! The lima beans are used for their starch and protein structure, which provides a creamy, neutral canvas for the hickory smoke and nutritional yeast. The result is a clean, buttery flavor that mimics traditional dairy gouda.

Is the smoke flavor very strong?

It is a “smooth” smoke. Because it is cold-smoked naturally over hickory rather than using heavy liquid smoke concentrates, the flavor is aromatic and persistent without being acrid or overwhelming.