American Yellow Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the packaged cheese or deli fridge, ready for grilled cheese, burgers, or a quick lunchbox slice — it carries a nostalgic, comfort-food vibe that screams easy, familiar indulgence. The smooth, meltable texture and ingredients like sodium citrate, added water and natural colorants point to industrial processing rather than a simple block of cheese, which aligns with ultra-processed product characteristics.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Yellow, American, Cheese, (american, cheese, [rbgh-bst, hormone, free, pasteurized, milk,, cheese, culture,, salt,, enzymes],, water,, rbgh-bst, hormone, free, cream,, sodium, citrate,, salt,, organic, annatto, color,, paprika, extract, color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sodium citrate - Processed emulsifier
- •organic annatto color - Artificial coloring
- •paprika extract color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains emulsifying salts (sodium citrate), added water, colorants and a formulated ingredient list typical of processed cheese products, indicating industrial reformulation and ultra-processing.
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Common Questions about American Yellow Cheese
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cheese packs in some protein and is gluten-free, which is great for those with gluten sensitivities. However, it's also higher in saturated fat and sodium, so if you're watching your intake, just enjoy it in moderation.