Yellow American Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated sliced cheese section or reach for it when assembling quick sandwiches, burgers, or grilled cheese for kids. Its smooth, meltable texture and consistent color come from industrial processing—added water, an emulsifying salt (sodium citrate) and natural colorants—giving a nostalgic, convenient comfort food feel while indicating heavy formulation rather than a simple, single-ingredient cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
American, Cheese, (pasteurized, milk,, cheese, culture,, salt,, enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium, Citrate, Salt, Organic, Fruit, And, Vegetable, Juice, Color, Paprika, Extract, Color..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sodium Citrate - Processed emulsifier
- •Paprika Extract Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains emulsifying salts, added water/cream and colorants and is an industrially formulated processed cheese product, which aligns with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods due to additives and formulation steps beyond simple food preparation.
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Common Questions about Yellow American Cheese
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cheese is high in protein, which can be great for a snack or adding to meals, but it does contain a fair amount of sodium and saturated fat. If you're looking for a tasty addition to your grilled cheese or burger, it fits the bill, but moderation is key.