American Yellow Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd find this packaged yellow American cheese in the refrigerated cheese aisle or sliding into a lunchbox, ready for grilled cheese, burgers, or quick sandwiches. It gives a nostalgic, comforting and slightly indulgent vibe — that uniform, melty slice many people associate with childhood meals. The presence of added water, an emulsifier (sodium citrate) and colorants signals industrial processing designed for smooth texture and shelf stability, typical of ultra-processed cheese products.
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 industrial ingredients (sodium citrate, added water, color extracts) and is manufactured for uniform texture and long shelf life, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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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.