American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High

Re:American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High by wiredfool on Wednesday January 09, 2019 @02:26PM (#18867929)

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)

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Re:American Cheese Surplus Reaches Record High by Pfhreak on Wednesday January 09, 2019 @02:35PM (#18867996)

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.

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