Re:American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High
by fokinsean on Wednesday January 09, 2019 @01:36PM
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On a side note, I don't even think Kraft singles is considered cheese by the FDA, which is why they have to label it as "Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product."
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Re:American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High
by wiredfool on Wednesday January 09, 2019 @02:26PM
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At one point, it was “Processed American Cheese Food”. The need to label it as food disturbed me.
(Probably in the 90s, can’t remember which brand)
Re:American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High
by Pfhreak on Wednesday January 09, 2019 @02:35PM
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It turns out there are lots of different labels and designations for 'Process Cheese'.
Pasteurized Process Cheese - Cheese that has been made by melting together a bunch of cheeses (Colby, Cheddar, etc.) and emulsifiers. Singles from decent brands (e.g. Boar's Head) are tasty additions to burgers. Highly desirable meltiness qualities.
Pasteurized Process Cheese Food - Like the above, but less 'cheese' and more 'approved other stuff'. Kraft singles, for example.
Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread - Even less cheese, more moisture and other stuff. Designed for melting into queso, etc. Think Velveeta blocks.
Pasteurized Process American Slices - Definitely not cheese. An oil based product. Meant to mimic the desirable melty qualities of Process Cheese.