Reclaiming Cheese: How Lactose-Intolerant Vietnamese Can Enjoy Cheese Again – The Kashew Way

For many Vietnamese adults, enjoying a creamy slice of cheese or a splash of milk in their coffee comes at a cost — bloating, stomach cramps, or an urgent trip to the restroom. That’s because up to 98% of Vietnamese adults are lactose intolerant, meaning their bodies lack the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products.

But what if you could enjoy cheese again — with zero discomfort?

At Kashew, we believe in reclaiming the joy of eating. And that starts with a cheese that’s not just delicious, but also completely dairy-free, easy to digest, and crafted for comfort.

🧬 The Hidden Epidemic: Lactose Intolerance in Vietnam

Lactose intolerance isn’t an allergy — it’s a natural condition. Most Vietnamese adults, like many across Asia, lose the ability to produce lactase (the enzyme needed to digest milk) after childhood. The result? Dairy foods like milk, yogurt, and traditional cheese often cause:

• Stomach pain

• Gas and bloating

• Diarrhea or discomfort

• A feeling of heaviness or fatigue

This silent epidemic makes dairy a source of anxiety, not enjoyment. Cheese — a beloved food in many parts of the world — becomes a restricted pleasure.

✅ The Dairy-Free Difference: Enjoy Cheese Without Compromise

Kashew Cheese changes the story.

Our cheeses are crafted from Vietnamese cashew nuts, slowly fermented and aged using traditional techniques — but without a drop of milk. That means:

• Zero lactose

• Zero dairy

• Zero compromise

Instead of fear or discomfort, eating cheese becomes joyful again. Whether it’s melted on toast, stirred into pasta, or served on a cheeseboard with fruit and wine — you can indulge freely.

“We believe everyone deserves to enjoy cheese — without the pain that usually follows.”

Our customers describe it as freedom — the ability to enjoy rich, savory, creamy flavors without bloating, gas, or digestive upset. Kashew isn’t just an alternative — it’s a return to food freedom.

🌱 Naturally Plant-Based, Gently Fermented

Cashews are not only gentle on the digestive system, they’re also nutrient-dense, rich in healthy fats, magnesium, and plant-based protein. Our fermentation process adds probiotics, boosting gut health and mimicking the aging process of traditional cheese — all without triggering lactose-related symptoms.

💛 Emotional Benefit: Reclaim the Joy of Eating

For many, avoiding cheese isn’t a choice — it’s a necessity. But this often leads to feelings of missing out, of being “different,” or of having to explain dietary needs. Kashew offers an alternative that feels normal, indulgent, and delicious.

• No awkward questions.

• No sacrifice.

• Just real cheese flavor — with none of the downside.

Reclaim the comfort of food that loves you back.

🔍 Why Kashew is the Perfect Choice for Vietnamese Consumers

• Made in Vietnam, for Vietnamese bodies

• 100% plant-based and fermented — no oils, no gums, no additives

• Naturally lactose-free — no discomfort, ever

• Loved by both vegans and non-vegans alike

Whether you’re lactose intolerant, health-conscious, plant-based, or just curious — Kashew Cheese is the new normal.

🛒 Ready to Taste the Difference?

Try our bestselling flavors:

• Aged Garlic & Herbs

• Camembert

• Aged Chili

• Kashew Ricotta

All available at our Kashew Delis or online.

💡 In Summary:

Lactose intolerance affects the majority of Vietnamese adults — but cheese doesn’t have to be off the table. With Kashew, you can enjoy the texture, flavor, and joy of cheese again — without pain, fear, or compromise.

It’s not just dairy-free.

It’s life-friendly.