Frequently Asked Questions

Allergens and Dietary Restrictions

Is this lactose-free?: Yes, we are 100% lactose-free.
Can I eat this if I have a milk allergy?: We would recommend taking the same precautions with Modern Kitchen that you would with any dairy product. The non-animal whey protein ingredient is identical to dairy protein.
Is Modern Kitchen gluten-free?: Yes, there are no gluten-containing ingredients in our products.
Are you certified kosher?: Yes, we are certified OU-D Kosher.
Is Modern Kitchen keto-friendly?: Yes, our cream cheese is keto-friendly.
Is this cream cheese vegan? Why does it say "contains milk allergen"?: Modern Kitchen contains animal-free cream, which is made from coconut oil and non-animal whey protein. While our products are vegan-friendly, we label them "contains milk allergen" because the non-animal whey protein has the same molecular structure as whey from cow's milk. For anyone with a dairy allergy, we recommend taking the same precautions with Modern Kitchen that you would with regular dairy products. Still have questions? Drop us a line >> hi@eatmodern.kitchen

What does “made from plants and flora” mean?: Modern Kitchen products are made with animal-free dairy protein from our partners at Perfect Day. Flora, or microflora, are central to the process of creating animal-free dairy protein because they efficiently turn plant sugars into nutritious fats and proteins (in our case, whey protein!) through fermentation. Once the microflora are filtered out, we’re left with an animal-free dairy protein that can be used to make our cream cheese.
What is animal-free cream cheese?: Animal-free cream cheese is real dairy cream cheese made without the cow. It's produced through fermentation using plants and microflora. Learn more about flora HERE.
Does Modern Kitchen make milk?: Modern Kitchen does not make milk... yet (👀). Drop us a line to let us know what products you'd like to see from us next >> hi@eatmodern.kitchen
Is this real dairy?: Yes! But no animals are involved in the process. The flora-made dairy is structurally identical to whey protein from cows thanks to traditional fermentation techniques. Our cream cheese is made without any animals to be kinder to our shared planet.

Can I order in bulk?: Please email us at hi@eatmodern.kitchen for any wholesale inquiries.
Can you ship internationally?: Questions about international shipping? Shoot us note at hi@eatmodern.kitchen!
Can I order Modern Kitchen online?: Yes! All Modern Kitchen cream cheese is available nationwide through online retailer GTFO It's Vegan

Is your packaging recyclable?: Yes, our cups are recyclable. We truly wish we could share Modern Kitchen in non-plastic containers, but the industry just isn't there yet. To have a chance at them actually getting recycled, please wash your cups once they're empty before they hit the bin!
Why is this better for the planet?: Our cream cheese uses flora-made dairy protein that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 97% compared to conventional dairy. This is dairy cream cheese, made modern.
What does “animal-free” mean?: “Animal-free” means our products are produced without any animals. The animal-free whey protein we use is identical to dairy protein from a cow, so it has the same taste and texture of the dairy foods you love without their environmental and animal impacts.