We Tried 5 New Plant-Based Products From President’s Choice
There are so many plant-based food lines these days, it can be hard to decide which products to try first. With over 80 vegan products, President’s Choice is a strong contender when looking for a safe place to start. We tried some of the line’s recent additions to help you get a sense of what they taste like and whether they’re worth the purchase.
PC Plant Based Dips
There have been two new additions to the vegan dip line, and they’re both very good. The cucumber dill cashew dip is fresh and creamy while the zhoug pumpkin seed blends cilantro, jalapeno and pumpkin seeds for a savoury flavour with just a bit of heat. Eat them with crudites, crackers or as spreads on your sandwiches. $4.99
PC Plant Based Cultured Oat Yogurt Alternative
These plant-based yogurt alternatives come in a few flavours. (My favourite? Strawberry vanilla.) There's also a yuzu-flavoured yogurt alternative (the citrus fruit PC created a whole line around) which was too tart for my liking. While their yogurt alternatives generally taste good, the yogurt is not creamy, which is enough to make me choose a different brand. $3.79
PC Plant Based Pancake Mix Original
Like most boxed pancake mixes, this alternative is very easy to make—just add water. However, you probably won’t be getting fluffy pancakes. While still tasty, the final product was dense and cake-like. $5.29
PC Plant Based Chickenless Strips
Made with soy and pea protein, these plant-based strips are noticeably packed with herbs and spices—and they are genuinely delicious. They heat quickly on the stove and are easy to make, perfect for fajitas, salads or stir-fries. If you’re a meat eater looking to try plant-based products, you won’t be disappointed. $7.99
PC Plant Based Beefless Ground
PC generally shines when it comes to meat substitutes. This ground beef alternative—made of pea protein—is quicker and easier to cook than actual ground beef, though the texture is fairly different. You'll have to chop it up in the pan in order to get small bits, and it's easy to overcook it and end up with crumbly bits. It’s best used in sauces as it doesn’t have much of a taste, so feel free to flavour as you’d like (I added garlic and ginger to make a hearty pasta sauce). $8.99
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