Savour Butta in New Zealand Food Awards 2018

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A cultured vegan butter is giving the dairy version a run for its money.

Savour founder Auda Finan says vegans who crave cheese and butter love her products. Photo: Supplied

The cashew-based butter from the small business Savour is among 67 finalists in the 2018 New Zealand Food Awards, to be announced in Auckland tonight.

Savour produces a range of organic, cultured non-dairy nut cheeses rich in protein and probiotics.

The vegan butter up for an award was made from cultured cashews and a blend of organic oils, said Auckland-based founder Auda Finan.

"Basically it's cashews that have been made into puree and then they are fermented with coconut fat, and after the fermentation process, olive oil is added into it, plus salt and one or two other ingredients."