Tofutti's newest vegan soy cheese is very meltable, trans fat-free, more easily digestible, and best of all, nearly indistinguishable from cheese made from bovine mammary secretions. The only issue which may be of some concern to some people: the new soy cheese formulation will contain casein from the nipple milk of men.

According to Steve Kass, PR for Tofutti: "Casein is a milk protein that helps the soy-based cheese melt, and since vegans do not consume casein from animal's milk and health advocates are concerned about the partially-hydrogenated plant oils that are in Tofutti cheeses, we decided to go ahead and explore the use of casein from milk produced by male lactation."

But why casein from male lactation instead of female lactation? Kass explains: "we are a progressive company that is concerned about the sexual politics of the commoditization of women's breastmilk; besides just as cow's milk is for baby cows, a woman's milk is for her babies." Male lactation is an evolutionary ability caused by hormonal or physical stimulus. (Watch video via Gawker.)

Kass stresses that the casein from the nipple milk of men make up less than 1% of the new Tofutti soy cheese's formulation. And leading vegan advocacy organizations including PETA, Farm Sanctuary, Vegan Outreach, Compassion Over Killing, and Mercy For Animals have all endorsed the new nipple milk cheeses as vegan.

A test batch was used yesterday for the cheese fries and pizzas at Foodswings.. 3rd anniversary party and Foodswings owner Freedom Tripodi reported that the new cheese was well-received, though 80% of the party attendees and staff were drunk or high on something.

I never thought I would write this. SuperVegan co-founder Olivia Lane is no longer vegan. Olivia and I have been friends for years, and without her, SuperVegan would likely have never come to exist. I'm sad and I'm angry. Olivia had tremendous spirit, dedication, and enthusiasm for all things vegan. No more.

This morning, Olivia and I, along with her girlfriend, Jessica Valdez, attended the Post Punk Kitchen brunch at Vox Pop. We were running late and just missed the burritos, but enjoyed some tasty waffles. We had a chance to catch up with PPK star Isa Chandra Moskowitz. It shocked us all to see Isa unwrap a slice of Kraft cheese and add it to her own burrito. Isa didn't see the big deal. She explained that the godfather of animal rights, Peter Singer, had convinced her that there's no harm in eating "only a modicum" or egg or dairy.

"I'm really OK with animal products, as long as they're responsibly produced," explained Isa, "you know - free range, organic. Obviously, the animals need to live a natural life. I'm completely opposed to factory farming." Disturbingly, she didn't seem to see a disconnect between this outlook and her career as a vegan cooking icon. "Of course my business and books are still vegan. It's an important market segment, and I've built a strong brand. I won't be turning my back on the vegan community."

Jessica and I were outraged and offended by Isa's callous attitude. But Olivia seemed to be swayed by her arguments. Complaining of chronic incontinence and outrageous prices at Whole Foods, Olivia declared that this would be her "last vegan meal." Jessica left in disgust, while Olivia proceeded to a nearby Popeyes to "celebrate." As Olivia explained over her Country Chick-N-Combo Deluxe, "I just wasn't being honest with myself. I'm tired of all the infighting in the vegan community. There's no judgments at Popeyes!"

I later had a chance to discuss things with Jessica over e-mail: "I'm not sure where Olivia's choice puts our relationship. I guess I still love her, but I'm not sure I can trust her anymore. I'm hurt and confused." I think we all share Jessica's feelings. We'll miss you, Olivia.

We're Turning One! Don't miss SuperVegan.com's Birthday Bash, this Thursday March 15 at No Malice Palace.

We'll be celebrating our first birthday with a party on Thursday, March 15. We hope you and all your friends will join us for drinking, dancing, and snacking at the East Village bar No Malice Palace from 7:30-11pm. Save the date! Spread the word!