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Panacheeza makes a dairy-free, plant-based grated parmesan cheese alternative made from five ingredients (organic cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, Himalayan pink sea salt, and apple cider vinegar), sold in Original, Truffle, and Hot & Spicy varieties. The clean-label product is aimed at consumers seeking a healthier, plant-based alternative to traditional parmesan.
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Janessa SteenbergFounderJanessa Steenberg grew up in an Italian-Maltese family and learned traditional cooking techniques from her grandmother; she adopted a plant-based diet 14 years ago and founded Panacheeza to create a dairy-free parmesan alternative.
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Launch NYlisted by Launch NYBuffalo · $200K – $1M
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- What does Panacheeza do?
- Panacheeza makes a dairy-free, plant-based grated parmesan cheese alternative made from five ingredients (organic cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, Himalayan pink sea salt, and apple cider vinegar), sold in Original, Truffle, and Hot & Spicy varieties. The clean-label product is aimed at consumers seeking a healthier, plant-based alternative to traditional parmesan.
- Who founded Panacheeza?
- Panacheeza was founded by Janessa Steenberg.
- Who are Panacheeza's investors?
- Panacheeza's investors include Launch NY.