Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the Nutritional Facts and Allergen Information
about Cheri's HazelCream?
Cheri's HazelCream is made with Oregon Hazelnuts, specially prepared to our specifications by a certified nut processor adhering to all applicable laws and regulations for quality. However, Hazelnuts are tree nuts that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Under FDA regulations we must advise consumers of this risk.
We are a small company just starting out, so today we use a leased licensed commercial kitchen to perform our "HazelCream magic". Every effort is made to isolate our production from other product made in the facility and our workspace is regularly cleaned and sanitized to avoid other major allergens. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate the possibility of cross contamination.
As we grow, we expect to eventually move to a dedicated facility where we can truly eliminate the possibility of cross contamination, but until then, if you are highly sensitive to any of the FDA major allergens, we understand if you wish to avoid our product for now.
CONTAINS: TREE NUTS
(Hazelnuts)
ALLERGY STATEMENT:
Made in a facility that also processes wheat flour and other possible allergens
Cheri's HazelCream for Baby Formula?
With the recent nationwide issue regarding Baby Formula, some may consider our product as an ingredient or replacement for formula. Unfortunately, we simply do not have any data regarding the use of our product as part of baby formula.
Therefore, unless you are following specific instructions from your child's doctor, we do not recommend Cheri's HazelCream as an ingredient in or as a replacement for Baby Formula.
CONTAINS: TREE NUTS
(Hazelnuts)
ALLERGY STATEMENT:
Made in a facility that also processes wheat flour and other possible allergens
I've heard seed oils are bad. Is Sunflower Lecithin a seed oil?
- Some recent studies have associated health risks with the use of so-called seed oils. Theses oils are derived from plants having seeds such as canola, corn, cottonseed, flaxseed, grapeseed, hemp seed, rice bran, safflower, sesame, soybean and sunflower.
Ref: https://heartandsoil.co/blog/the-complete-list-of-seed-oils-to-avoid/
- Cheri's HazelCream does not contain any seed oils.
- Cheri's HazelCream does contain Non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin. Why is that different?
- Seed oils are chemically extracted and contain fatty acids, that can lead to inflamation and other ill effects.
- Lecithins are mechanically extracted using a cold press process and contain healthly phospholipids that have multiple positive effects on:
- Heart Health
- Digestion
- Anti-oxidental properties.
The bottom line is unless you have an allergy to one of our ingredients, Cheri's HazelCream is not only tasty but good for you.
While in its sealed pods, Cheri's HazelCream has a very long shelf life. Our "Best By" date on the bottom of the package indicates two years after the product is packed. Of course, this is a conservative date as we have internal test samples that are close to twice that old and are still fine.
- Every batch of Cheri's HazelCream goes through a independent lab review checking for six different bacterial contaminants, plus yeast and mold. Our testing uses a protocol similar to those used by the UK, EU and Australian standards for Ready-to-Eat foods which are considerably more robust than FDA standards.
Cheri's HazelCream is a modified nut butter. Think about how long an unopened jar of peanut butter or almond butter will last in your panty.
Once a pre-measured portion pod is opened and mixed with water, you can expect Cheri's Hazelcream to last between 5-7 days in your refrigerator, just like real milk. The quality of water can play a role as a distilled or filtered water will have fewer contaminants that can lead to spoilage. Storage temperature can also play a role.
Why is there sugar in Cheri's HazelCream?
We know many folks have concerns about added sugars. But we also know you want a great milk alternative. One of our main goals in making Cheri's HazelCream was to create a taste and mouthfeel that is as close as we can get to dairy milks and creams.
The dairy milk flavor profile has a certain slightly sweet taste that people expect. As a result we used a very small amount of sugar in our processing today to get there. Without it, the taste just wouldn't be the right.
But before you run away screaming, consider the facts in the chart, comparing Whole Dairy Milk, Mother's Milk and Cheri's HazelCream.
That 1 gram is small enough that the added sugar formula required by the government when producing nutritional fact labels, rounds down to 0%
For every 8 fl. oz. serving:
Whole Dairy Milk | has 12g of sugars (added by the cow!) |
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Human Mother's Milk | has 17g of sugar (added by Mom!) |
Cheri's HazelCream | has ONLY 1g of sugar (added by Cheri!) |
During our development phase, we tried several fruit based sugars but one requirement we have is mouthfeel and there were always undissolved small particles that took away from the smoothness we wanted.
One change coming in 2026 will be the phase in of organic cane sugar. Switching to the organic cane sugar is the first step in the journey to reduce the possibility of glyphosates in our products, as regular milled sugar can have high levels present.
How does Cheri's HazelCream stack up vs. real dairy and almond milks?
Comparing Cheri's HazelCream to whole dairy milk, we see that we have much lower sodium, carbohydrates, and total sugar while we have slightly lower calories per serving.
Most of our calories come from the healthy plant based fat in the hazelnut oil. Hazelnut oil has been documented as being naturally high in anti-oxidents, and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. See this WebMD.com Article.
When compared to Almond milks made from mostly water, we have twice the protein, and a lot less salt. If it weren't for a lot of added supplements, the almond milk would have nearly no nutritional value at all .
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RCP Foods LLC, makers of Cheri’s HazelCream™ Non-Dairy Milk Substitute, and FARE, the largest private funder dedicated to Food Allergy Research & Education, have partnered in a new Market Shaker partnership. FARE is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.
The FARE Market Shakers Community provides unique programming for small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and new market companies that are working to innovate the food allergy space and improve the lives of the food allergy community. It is our hope that through this partnership we can help FARE make a difference in the lives of people suffering from food allergies. A portion of every sale of Cheri's HazelCream helps us support FARE in their efforts.
What are the environmental and health impacts of Hazelnut-based milks compared to other plant-based milks?
For many seeking a plant based diet, they may have questions about the impact of their choices.
The good news is that by consuming Cheri's HazelCream you are being kinder to the planet than most other plant-based milks while gaining a number of nutritional advantages.
Almond milk is the market leader by volume. However, almonds require a lot of water to grow. Almonds also require high quality farmland and industrial scale bee keeping, and issues have been raised about the effect of pesticides on those bees (not to mention the milk).
Hazelnut trees tend to prosper in poor soil, require 1/3 less water than almonds and are self-pollinating so bees are not affected.
Soy milks have been around for a long time, especially in Asia but require large acreages of cultivated land relative to Hazelnuts. Imported soy has been linked to deforestation of the Amazon. Soy also has a distinct aftertaste.
Cheri's HazelCream is specially formulated to have a balanced neutral flavor, more like dairy milk.
Rice milks have also been around for a long time but while less thirsty than almonds, rice also requires a lot of water to prosper and GMO rice may be of concern to some.
Oregon hazelnut varieties are non-GMO developed in traditional breeding methods combine with genetic analysis to select trees that produce sustainable and nutritional nuts.
While Oat milks are generally OK for the environment, because they are a grain, the calories derived from oats are largely from carbohydrates which may not be what you are looking for. They also usually require fortification as very few nutrients in oatmilk survive processing in to milk.
Hazelnut milk calories come largely from the healthy fats in the hazelnut and are naturally loaded with anti-oxidants.
What is Cheri's HazelCream doing about plastics in our packaging?
The packaging we are using today, is recyclable:
- Our lids are highly recyclable aluminum foil based using soy based inks.
- Our portion cups are made from thin wall polypropylene (#5) which can be accepted by most recycling facilities.
- Our outer packaging is PET(#1), one of the most successfully re-cycled plastics in the world
- Mailing packages are 100% recyclable cardboard.
Having said all that, we are fully aware of the issues surrounding recycling of plastics in America and the world. We are looking to a future where new and innovative packages can be used that are fully compostable or more easily recycled.
While there are some compostable materials on the market today, unfortunately most find themselves in the landfill today because processing centers are not yet able (or willing) to sort these new materials,
Also some of the compostables we have looked at recently actually degrade faster than our product shelf life. So for now, we watch the industry and when the time is right, we will migrate to these newer materials.
I see some stuff separating to the bottom of the container after a few days- what's up with that?
Like most non dairy milks, and even some dairy milks, Cheri's HazelCream is an emulsion of the natural hazelnut oil, and finely ground nut meat in water. Some separation is normal and natural based on the weight of the various ingredients.
Simply shake or stir your container and your HazelCream will go back into solution.
What if I see a small darker flake of something in my HazelCream?
Occasionally you may see a few very small dark flakes within the paste or milk itself. These are completely normal.
Hazelnuts have a natural "pellicle" or outer skin that surrounds the nut meat. After roasting, these pellicles darken, crumble and fall off the nut. Our special process minimizes the amount of small pellicle flakes, but occasionally a few small pieces make their way into the final product. They are natural, edible, and completely safe.
What is Cheri's HazelCream Giving Policy?
We are a small company just starting out, but we think it is important to everyone for Cheri's HazelCream to look for ways of giving back for the abundance that surrounds us, and to nurture other organizations that benefit our customers and society at large.
Starting January 24, 2025, Cheri's HazelCream is now a proud supporter of the Tunnels to Tower foundation
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