Kraft Cheese, American Slices
What You Should Know
Kraft Cheese, American Slices (16 oz) occupies a familiar spot in the refrigerated cheese aisle, typically stacked beside other processed slice cheeses, lunchmeats, and sandwich-centric items. Its bright Kraft branding and individually wrapped squares make it easy to spot on crowded grocery shelves or promotional endcaps. This product suits quick-shop trips for school lunches, weeknight dinners, and game-day or party prep when ease and consistent meltability matter. Kraft positions these singles as an accessible, family-oriented comfort food—nostalgic and pragmatic, aimed at busy parents and anyone seeking foolproof, melty cheese for burgers, grilled cheese, or casseroles. Labeling leans into health-adjacent claims like “made with real dairy” and “no artificial flavors,” but lacks organic or minimally processed certifications; the packaging and kid-friendly square shape reinforce convenience and familiarity. In plain terms, this is a processed cheese product: real dairy ingredients appear alongside industrial additives (modified food starch, sodium phosphates, calcium phosphate, milk protein concentrate), preservatives (sorbic acid), and colorants (annatto, oleoresin paprika). Sensory cues are predictable—smooth, creamy, uniformly soft slices that melt evenly into a glossy, mild, savory blanket of cheese. Each thin, pale orange square is individually plastic-wrapped and sold in a resealable outer bag, supporting fast assembly rituals—peel, stack, melt—whether layering a burger, folding into a breakfast sandwich, or sliding onto bread for a kid-friendly grilled cheese. Its story is one of convenience, consistency, and American pantry staple appeal.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SKIM, MILK,, WHEY,, MILKFAT,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, MILK,, LACTIC, ACID,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, (COLOR),, ENZYMES,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
- •oleoresin paprika - Artificial coloring
- •annatto extract - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains real dairy but also multiple industrial additives (modified starch, phosphates, milk protein concentrate), preservatives, and individual plastic wrapping; formulation and processing fit NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Kraft Cheese, American Slices
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a convenient cheese option that melts beautifully on a burger or in a grilled cheese, these slices can fit the bill. They offer some protein and calcium, but they also contain preservatives and artificial colors, so it really depends on how you define healthy for your lifestyle.