What in the world is processed cheese food?

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   Sarra Garrettposted 13 years ago

   Must be the scrapings off the floor of the cheese factory. Doesn't sound safe to eat.

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      cosetteposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      the work of Satan, surely.
      
      i had some once.
      
      never again...

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         Sarra Garrettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I agree, just isn't right!  Real cheese for me pleese

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   brad4lposted 13 years ago

   They do sometimes use scraps from other cheeses, probably as much as they can, but what really makes it processed is emulsifiers, which keep it from separating when melted, and additives that make it last longer.
   
   I must admit that while I love a good slice of real cheese, processed cheese does have its place. For instance, because of the way it melts, it usually works very well on sandwiches like hamburgers.
   
   However, when it comes to snacking, I prefer a nice Brie or perhaps some goat cheese. We usually have a nice array of cheeses come thanksgiving, which go well on crackers, and processed cheese never makes the cut.
   
   The key when buying cheese, at least in the US, is to pay attention to whether it is labeled as cheese or cheese product, with the latter not containing more than 50% cheese. Some processed cheeses contain 100% cheese.

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      Sarra Garrettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Are you from Wisconsin

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         brad4lposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Nope, just like cheese, well and learning about stuff

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   rednckwmnposted 13 years ago

   cheese food, its the stuff chesse eats...

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   Sarra Garrettposted 13 years ago

   I don't even think a mouse would eat the stuff.

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   Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

   I'm not a big fan of "cheese food" slices, although I'm not above the container of "chemical cheese powder" you can put on popcorn or use to make cheese toast. 

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   manlypoetrymanposted 13 years ago

   It's classified...they could tell ya'...but then...? (You know how the rest goes!)

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   rednckwmnposted 13 years ago

   were talking about velveeta, right, er cheeseinacan?....love it!!!!

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      Sarra Garrettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      those nasty slices that are pre-wrapped

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         rednckwmnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches

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            bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            It's those nasty slices that are pre-wrapped and duct tape that holds the world together.

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               rednckwmnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               cheese n duct tape....mmmmm

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                  rednckwmnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  and beer

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               Sarra Garrettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               how true

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                  bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  True it is.  No matter how much you want to deny it.

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   Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

   I always kept "American cheese" slices for my preschoolers because it was only the "cheese" they liked.  All three of my kids were known, however, to occasionally get slices out of the refrigerator, unwrap a couple, and stick them on the refrigerator (like magnets).    If you're food sticks on the refrigator chances are it isn't the best. 

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      rednckwmnposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      my kids hate it. i grew up on the crap, its gross, but i love it

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   bloodnlatexposted 13 years ago

   It's not my favorite either, but it always seems to come through in a pinch.

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