# Fikra Cheese (فكرة)

> Fikra is a Kuwaiti brand of premium plant-based (vegan) cheese slices. Every slice has zero protein, zero cholesterol and no added sugar, and is free from dairy, lactose, gluten, soy and preservatives — which makes Fikra a popular cheese for kidney (renal) patients, people with PKU (phenylketonuria), cow’s milk allergy, diabetes, lactose intolerance or coeliac disease, and vegans. Sold online at fikracheese.com with free delivery across Kuwait, and in Kuwaiti supermarkets and co-operative societies.

## Key facts
- Product: plant-based cheese alternative in slices. 10 slices per packet, 200 g. Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C.
- Ingredients (shared base): water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, sea salt, olive extract, plus each flavour’s own ingredients. Suitable for vegans. Allergens: Olives contains mustard; Pizza contains celery.
  - Pizza: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, sea salt, vegan flavourings (contain celery products), olive extract, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Cheddar: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, vegan cheddar flavour, starch, sea salt, olive extract, colours (paprika extract, beta-carotene).
  - Herbs: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, olive extract, starch, sea salt, thyme, oregano, vegan herbs flavour, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Hot Peppers: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, sea salt, dried green & red peppers (1.5%), cayenne chilli pepper, vegan flavouring, olive extract, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Mozzarella: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, sea salt, olive extract, vegan mozzarella flavour, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Olives: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, green olives (9%), starch, sea salt, parsley, vegan flavouring (mustard), olive extract.
  - Peppers: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, dried green & red peppers (1.5%), starch, sea salt, vegan flavouring, olive extract, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Smoked: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, vegan smoke flavour, starch, sea salt, vegan flavouring, olive extract, colour (beta-carotene).
  - Tomato & Basil: Water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, tomato juice (9%), sea salt, basil, vegan tomato & basil flavour, olive extract.
- Nutrition per 100 g: 285 kcal, fat 23 g (saturated 21 g), carbohydrates 20 g, sugar 0 g, protein 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg. Per slice (20 g): 57 kcal, protein 0 g.
- Free from: milk/dairy, lactose, gluten, soy, palm oil, preservatives and genetically modified ingredients (non-GMO).
- Suitable for: renal/kidney diets (zero protein, very low phosphorus 0.04–0.14% vs 0.34–0.88% in dairy cheese, low potassium compared with regular cheese), IBS and IBD (lactose free), heart health (zero cholesterol), PKU / phenylketonuria (zero protein, so virtually no phenylalanine), cow’s milk protein allergy (no milk or dairy ingredients), diabetic diets (no added sugar, zero cholesterol), lactose intolerance, coeliac disease, vegan and vegetarian diets. Fikra is a food, not a medicine.
- Flavours (9): Cheddar, Mozzarella, Pizza, Herbs, Hot Peppers, Olives, Peppers (red & green), Smoked, Tomato & Basil.
- Price in Kuwait: 2.200 KWD per packet. Sold in packs of 12 packets (any mix of flavours); each full pack of 12 gets a 2.400 KWD discount (a pack of 12 costs 24.000 KWD). Minimum online order: 12 packets. Free delivery in Kuwait. Cash on delivery available.
- Order: online at https://www.fikracheese.com/shop/ or by phone/WhatsApp +965 9692 3723, +965 2484 7155. Instagram: @fikracheese.
- In stores (Kuwait): City Center (Salmiya), Saveco, Carrefour (Avenues, 360 Mall), Dukkan, and 25+ co-operative societies including Adailiya, Shamiya, Rawda, Kaifan, Surra, Yarmouk, Jabriya, Bayan, Salwa, Mishref, Jahra and others.

- The name FIKRA stands for the diets it was made for: Food Intolerance (gluten & lactose), Kidney (low phosphorus, zero protein), Restricted diets (PKU, diabetes, vegan) and Allergy (cow’s milk, soya, preservatives). In Arabic, فكرة also means "idea".
- Evidence: a Cochrane review (Fouque & Laville, 2009) found low-protein diets reduce renal death (kidney failure or dialysis) by about 32% in chronic kidney disease. Fikra is zero protein, which helps patients follow such a diet.
- Made in Greece. Brand of MAP Pharmaceuticals (https://mapcure.com/, founded 2009, offices in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Egypt). Exported to 32 countries.
- Phosphorus: 0.04–0.14% (about 40–140 mg per 100 g); it comes from a modified starch (E1414, acetylated distarch phosphate) with low bioavailability (~40%). Dairy cheese for comparison (USDA, per 100 g): cheddar 22.9 g protein / 455 mg phosphorus, mozzarella 23.8 g / 548 mg, feta 14.2 g / 337 mg, processed cheese 16.4 g / 875 mg. Fikra: 0 g protein.

## Health guides
- [A cheese for kidney patients](https://www.fikracheese.com/health/cheese-for-kidney-patients/): Most people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are told to limit protein and phosphorus — and regular cheese is high in both. Fikra slices give back the cheese you miss, with zero protein and very little phosphorus.
- [A cheese for PKU diets](https://www.fikracheese.com/health/cheese-for-pku/): People with phenylketonuria (PKU) must keep phenylalanine — found in all natural protein — very low. That normally rules out cheese completely. Fikra slices contain zero protein, so they add virtually no phenylalanine.
- [Lactose-free cheese for lactose intolerance and IBS](https://www.fikracheese.com/health/lactose-free-cheese/): Lactose intolerance is very common worldwide, and lactose malabsorption is found in around 40% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fikra is made without milk, so there is no lactose at all — not a trace.
- [A dairy-free cheese for cow’s milk allergy](https://www.fikracheese.com/health/cheese-for-cows-milk-allergy/): Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common food allergies in children. Avoiding milk means giving up cheese — on sandwiches, pizza and lunch boxes. Fikra is 100% plant-based, made without milk or any dairy ingredient.

## Recipes (Dr. Fikra Chef)
- [Za’atar & Fikra manakish](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/zaatar-cheese-manakish/): The Kuwaiti breakfast classic, ready in under 20 minutes: warm flatbread with za’atar, olive oil and melted Fikra Herbs slices.
- [Golden grilled cheese](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/golden-grilled-cheese/): Crisp, buttery toast and a gooey Fikra Cheddar centre — the five-minute sandwich kids and grown-ups both ask for.
- [15-minute pita pizza](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/15-minute-pita-pizza/): Pizza night without the wait: crisp pita bases, a light tomato layer, colourful vegetables and bubbling Fikra Pizza slices.
- [Spicy grilled veggie wrap](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/spicy-veggie-wrap/): Charred peppers and onions rolled up with Fikra Hot Peppers slices — a warm, spicy wrap that travels well to school or work.
- [Smoky mini burger sliders](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/smoky-mini-sliders/): Small, juicy beef sliders melted under Fikra Smoked slices — all the barbecue flavour in a sensible portion.
- [Tomato & basil pasta bake](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/tomato-basil-pasta-bake/): A creamy-topped family pasta bake with a golden crust of melted Fikra Tomato & Basil — dairy-free comfort food.
- [Olive & Fikra mini fatayer](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/olive-cheese-fatayer/): Little golden pastries filled with melted Fikra Olives, fresh parsley and a touch of sumac — perfect for gatherings and Ramadan tables.
- [Cheesy cauliflower bake](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/cheesy-cauliflower-bake/): Tender roasted cauliflower under a blanket of melted Fikra Mozzarella — a low-carb side or light dinner the whole family enjoys.
- [Rice-stuffed peppers with melted Fikra](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/stuffed-peppers-rice/): Colourful bell peppers filled with herby white rice and topped with Fikra Peppers slices — a comforting, kidney-friendly dinner.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.fikracheese.com/): brand overview, health benefits, FAQ
- [Shop all flavours](https://www.fikracheese.com/shop/)
- [Fikra Mozzarella](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-mozzarella-flavor/)
- [Fikra Olives](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-olives-flavor/)
- [Fikra Peppers](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-peppers-flavor/)
- [Fikra Smoked](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-smoked-flavor/)
- [Fikra Tomato & Basil](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-tomato-basil-flavor/)
- [Fikra Pizza](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-pizza-flavor/)
- [Fikra Cheddar](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-cheddar-flavor/)
- [Fikra Herbs](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-herbs-flavor/)
- [Fikra Hot Peppers](https://www.fikracheese.com/product/fikra-cheese-hot-peppers-flavor/)
- [Where to buy in Kuwait](https://www.fikracheese.com/stores/)
- [Dr. Fikra Chef recipes](https://www.fikracheese.com/dr-fikra-chef-recipes/): kidney- and diabetic-friendly recipes
- [Refund & returns policy](https://www.fikracheese.com/refund_returns/)
- [Arabic version / النسخة العربية](https://www.fikracheese.com/ar/)

## FAQ
### What is Fikra cheese made of?
Every Fikra slice starts from the same plant-based base — water, coconut oil (23%), modified starch, starch, sea salt and olive extract — plus the ingredients of its flavour, such as real tomato juice, green olives, dried peppers, thyme and oregano. It contains no milk, no soya, no palm oil, no preservatives and no genetically modified ingredients (non-GMO), and is suitable for vegans. The full ingredient list of each flavour is on its product page.

### Is Fikra suitable for kidney patients?
Fikra contains zero protein, very low phosphorus (0.04–0.14%, compared with 0.34–0.88% in dairy cheese) and is low in potassium compared with regular cheese — the nutrients most renal diets limit. Many kidney patients use it as their cheese. Always check portions with your doctor or dietitian.

### Is Fikra suitable for people with diabetes?
Fikra has no added sugar and zero cholesterol, so it can fit a diabetic meal plan. It does contain starch, so count it as part of your carbohydrates.

### Is Fikra suitable for PKU (phenylketonuria)?
Fikra contains 0 g protein per 100 g, so it adds virtually no phenylalanine to the diet. That makes it a popular cheese for people following a low-protein PKU diet. As with any food, plan your daily allowance with your metabolic dietitian.

### Can people with cow’s milk allergy eat Fikra?
Fikra is made without milk or any dairy ingredient — it is 100% plant-based, made from coconut oil and starch. Many families with a cow’s milk protein allergy use it as their cheese. If the allergy is severe, check with your doctor first.

### Is it lactose free and gluten free?
Yes. Fikra is free from dairy, lactose, gluten and soy, which makes it a safe choice for lactose intolerance and coeliac disease.

### How do I order?
Fikra is delivered in packs of 12 packets. Mix any flavours you like — every full pack of 12 gets a pack discount automatically at checkout, and delivery inside Kuwait is free.

### Where can I buy Fikra in Kuwait?
Order online for home delivery anywhere in Kuwait, or find Fikra at City Center, Saveco, Carrefour, Dukkan and more than 25 co-operative societies across Kuwait.

### How should I store it?
Keep Fikra refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C. Each packet contains 10 slices (200 g).

## بالعربي
فكرة علامة كويتية لشرائح الجبن النباتي الفاخر: بدون بروتين، بدون كوليسترول، بدون سكر مضاف، وخالٍ من الألبان واللاكتوز والجلوتين والصويا والمواد الحافظة. مناسب لمرضى الكلى والسكري وحساسية اللاكتوز والسيلياك والنباتيين. ٩ نكهات، ١٠ شرائح (٢٠٠ غ) في العبوة. يباع بالباك (١٢ عبوة من أي نكهات) مع خصم ٢.٤٠٠ د.ك لكل باك، والتوصيل مجاني داخل الكويت. متوفر أونلاين وفي سيتي سنتر وسيفكو وكارفور ودكان وأكثر من ٢٥ جمعية تعاونية.