About US
Rising from the ashes of a previous era…
The Mothers Of Re-Invention
Here we go again! Future Hero Cave is our second cheese incarnation. Some folks might remember us from back in the day as Punk Rawk Labs. We’re older and wiser now. A little more wear and tear. A little battle tested. Maybe a few wrinkles. We have earned a solid foundation in cheesemaking. Now it’s time to push the envelope.
The world of plant based cheese is wide open with possibilities. This time, we’re doing it for the love of cheesemaking.
Our Promise to You
Plant based cheese is real cheese. It’s a science. It’s an art. It’s history. It’s revolution. It’s an ecosystem of nature. It’s the future. And it’s the real deal. So please don’t denigrate our work with blithe elitist commentary about it not being a legitimate cheese. Just try it.
Authentic
Plant based cheese is real cheese. Our cheese is made from fermenting milk into cheese. It just happens to be plant based milk.
Plant Based
Made using the high quality plant based substrates, our cheese continues to push the envelope on what cheese can be. Plant based cheese is the cheese of the future.
High Quality
We make the finest quality artisan crafted cheeses honoring the centuries old tradition of cheesemaking while keeping pace with the world of today.
Good For You
Combining all the health benefits of plant based ingredients and microbiome supporting fermented foods into a real cheese that’s better for you.
What’s With The Name?
Well since you asked, we’ll explain. The F with the bubbles is for Fermentation, of course. An oft overlooked superpower. It’s also for the Future as in putting a new twist on something familiar. Last but not least, everyone knows that superheroes work on developing their future technologies in their super hero caves. It’s an interesting (non) coincidence that caves are also associated with the 8000 year old tradition of cheesemaking (the inspiration for our cheese). Now the dots are starting to connect. If you’re a visual person, we made an animated explanation.
Meet Our Cheesemaker
(There’s only one of us right now, but hopefully that will change soon)
Alissa Barthel
Alissa Barthel is a cheesemaker, microbiologist, and real life Asian Warrior Princess.
She was inspired to replace dairy while recovering from a health crisis stemming from an autoimmune disease which developed after a toxic exposure.
Her first cheese business, Punk Rawk Labs, was based in Minneapolis but sold cheese nationally. The business started spontaneously after a car crash. The cheese began as a physical therapy project which quickly gained national exposure. It went on to develop a loyal audience over the decade it was on the market.
Currently, she is on semi-hiatus caring for her mom with Alzheimer’s and embracing the opportunity to explore new frontiers in plant based cheese and wellness.
She is grateful to have found her purpose serving this vibrant community.
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Snail Mail
7107 S Yale Ave #285
Tulsa, OK 74136
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cheese@futureherocave.com