Yellow American Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd grab this in the refrigerated cheese or deli aisle when you're stocking up for sandwiches, burgers, or easy weeknight meals — it reads like a comfort-food staple for quick melts. The vibe is nostalgic and indulgent, promising the familiar creamy melt of classic American cheese; its formulation (added water, sodium citrate emulsifier, and colorings) points to industrial processing that creates a consistent, sliceable/meltable texture and uniform color.
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 salt (sodium citrate), added water/cream and colorants plus an industrially formulated American cheese product, characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4) due to additives and significant industrial reworking of whole-food ingredients.
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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.