The best vegan cheese and butter available in India in 2026 comes from Indian plant-based dairy brands like Soft Spot, which makes mozzarella, cheddar, smoked cheddar, parmezan, spicy Double Chill cheese, cheese spreads (plain, truffle, smoked garlic) and salted vegan butter — all 100% dairy-free. Vegan mozzarella melts and stretches on pizza; vegan cheddar suits sandwiches and burgers; vegan parmezan adds umami to pasta; and plant-based salted butter spreads, cooks and bakes like dairy butter. With roughly 60% of Indians being lactose-intolerant, dairy-free cheese and butter are practical daily swaps, not just ethical ones. Every vegan cheese and butter on EarthBased is screened for hidden animal derivatives, is cruelty-free, and ships pan-India in 3–5 days.
Vegan Cheese in India: What's Actually Available
Mozzarella (soft and firm): The pizza and pasta workhorse. Soft Spot's mozzarella is creamy, melts well and delivers the familiar mild, milky flavour — without milk.
Cheddar and smoked cheddar: Rich and sharp, ideal for sandwiches, burgers and grilled cheese. The smoked version adds a hickory depth that works brilliantly in wraps.
Parmezan: Nutty, savoury and umami-rich — grate it over pasta, risotto and salads exactly as you would dairy parmesan.
Cheese spreads: Plain, truffle and smoked garlic variants for sandwiches, crackers and party platters. The truffle spread uses Italian black truffle oil for a genuinely premium finish.
Double Chill: A spicy cheese for those who want chilli heat built into the creaminess.
Vegan Butter in India
Plant-based salted butter behaves like dairy butter across all three uses — spreading on toast, sautéing, and baking. It is cholesterol-free, lactose-free and contains no animal fat. For nut-based alternatives, almond and peanut butters also serve as everyday spreads, though they are distinct from cooking butter.
How Vegan Cheese Is Made
Most Indian vegan cheeses are built on a base of cashews, coconut oil or other plant fats, fermented or cultured for tang, and set with plant starches for texture and melt. No rennet (an enzyme from calf stomachs, used in most traditional cheese) and no milk solids are involved — which is also why vegan cheese suits vegetarians who avoid rennet without knowing most dairy cheese contains it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best vegan cheese in India?
Soft Spot is among the best vegan cheese brands in India, with a full range covering mozzarella, cheddar, smoked cheddar, parmezan and cheese spreads. All are 100% plant-based and available online with pan-India delivery.
Does vegan cheese melt?
Yes — modern vegan mozzarella and cheddar are formulated to melt and brown. Vegan mozzarella performs best on pizza and in pasta bakes; give it slightly longer in the oven than dairy cheese for the same stretch.
Is vegan butter good for baking?
Yes. Plant-based salted butter substitutes 1:1 for dairy butter in most baking, cooking and spreading. It is lactose-free and cholesterol-free.
Where can I buy vegan cheese and butter online in India?
EarthBased (earthbased.in) stocks the full Soft Spot vegan cheese and butter range plus other plant-based dairy alternatives, all verified vegan and cruelty-free, with delivery across India in 3–5 days.