Agar agar powder, also known as vegetarian gelatine, helps firm up vegan cheese, and the more you add the firmer your vegan cheese will be. If your cheese is too soft, you can freeze and grate it.

But is vegan cheese healthy, actually? While it's often assumed that nondairy alternatives are better for you because they're made from plants, the health halo isn't always deserved. "Many people ...