We Tried…Violife’s Chicken Flavour Slices

Today, I’m gonna talk about this new find which I got from Intermart. I first discovered Violife‘s Chicken Flavour Slices when I went to the zoli brunch held at Eat With Fingers. The product is a vegan alternative to chicken ham.

In fact, Violife specialises in 100% vegan products and it’s the first time I ever tried one of their products.

The Price

The pack costed me Rs.119 at Intermart and has 14 slices.

I was pretty surprised (especially because I’m not vegan) by this vegan ham which I found to be very tasty. Thanks to Geraldine, I was able to find the product.

At Eat with Fingers, we tried Violife’s Chicken Flavour Slices during our cooking workshop where we made Pizza-wraps.

How do I store the product?

I keep it within its pack in a sealed bag in the fridge.

Here’s my views on Violife’s Chicken Flavour Slices:

Initially I thought it was vegan cheese because, to me, other than the shape of the slices, it looks more cheese. Texture-wise, I would associate it with cheese rather than ham.

The product has this smoked flavor to it which I enjoy and if you heat it slightly, it melts a little like cheese. I don’t think that this tastes like chicken but I guess that’s the way it’s being marketed. ‘Smoked’ would be a more realistic word.

I started using it in my wraps and sandwiches and I enjoy these slices very much. I find that I prefer to heat it in the microwave so that it melts a little and the smoked flavour intensifies.

Do I recommend it?

I am using it and I barely buy chicken ham or any meat ham. That’s just a matter of taste and preference. To me, this product adds some variety but I’m sure a lot of people will find it as a great alternative.

I think this works great in salads as well and I have yet to try it on a proper pizza. I think that’s the next thing to try. I also skip cheese whenever I’m using the product.

What did I have in this wrap?

In this wrap, I have some mint pesto, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes. I heated the wrap in the microwave before adding the salad and ham to it and rolling it. I find that a warm wrap is easier to roll.

Looking for new fillings for your tortilla wraps? If you’re looking for vegetables, check the recipe for my veggie filling recipe and if you love seafood, this shrimp & avocado salad recipe is another great idea!