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Kraft Deli Deluxe American Cheese Slices
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Kraft Deli Deluxe American Cheese Slices

Kraft
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
310mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Deli Deluxe American Cheese Slices are a familiar sight in the refrigerated cheese aisle, usually shelved alongside other pre-sliced cheeses, deli-style packaged meats, and sandwich fixings. Packaged in a resealable plastic pouch with 24 identical slices, this product is marketed as a convenient, melt-ready option for burgers, grilled cheeses and quick sandwiches. Shoppers will reach for it on grocery runs aimed at easy weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch packing or tailgate and game-day shopping. The brand leans on broad American comfort-food imagery — reliable, kid-friendly and budget-conscious — positioning itself for families, college students and busy cooks who value predictability and meltability over artisan credentials. Label copy emphasizes “quality ingredients” and a calcium claim (20% DV per serving), creating a mild health halo, but there are no organic or natural certifications; the ingredient list includes emulsifying salts, preservatives and colorings. In plain terms, this is an industrially made, processed cheese product: milk-derived components are recombined with water, emulsifiers and preservatives to produce uniform slices with long shelf life. Sensory notes: slices are smooth, slightly elastic and uniformly pale orange, with a mild tang and a creamy, very melt-forward texture that becomes glossy and cohesive when heated. The resealable pouch and pre-cut format encourage quick assembly rituals — stacking on buns, sliding onto a pan for an instant grilled cheese, or even snacking a slice straight from the pack — reinforcing its role as a convenient, consistently performing ingredient in everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 24
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

AMERICAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, WATER,, MILKFAT,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SALT,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, (COLOR),, ANNATTO, (COLOR),, WITH, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, ADDED, FOR, SLICE, SEPARATION..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
  • oleoresin paprika - Artificial coloring
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated processed cheese product containing emulsifying salts, preservatives, added water and stabilizers; those characteristics and manufacturing steps place it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Kraft Deli Deluxe American Cheese Slices

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! These slices are a decent source of calcium and protein, but they are also processed and contain sodium citrate and phosphates. If you're looking for a quick snack or a melty addition to your burger, they can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

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