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Kraft Singles American Slices, 16 ct Pack
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Kraft Singles American Slices, 16 ct Pack

Kraft
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Singles American Slices (16 ct, 12 oz) sit in the refrigerated dairy aisle, typically near other sliced cheeses, processed cheese products, margarine and butter, and close to deli cheese and lunchmeat displays. Shoppers spot the familiar Kraft logo and a clear promise of meltability on a plastic tray of individually wrapped square slices. This product fits quick family meals and convenience-oriented trips — think back-to-school lunch prep, weeknight grilled cheese, burgers for game-day, or an easy addition to breakfast sandwiches on rushed mornings. Kraft positions these singles as a classic, all-American comfort staple: affordable, kid-friendly, and nostalgia-forward, marketed to busy parents and adults who want predictable melt and mild flavor without fuss. Label cues include “made with real dairy” and “no artificial flavors,” small print listing added vitamins and colorings; there is no organic certification and the product leans on convenience rather than “natural” or artisanal claims. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially made processed cheese product with added emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and color to ensure shelf stability and uniform melt. Sensory details: each square is thin, smooth and pliable when cold, becoming soft and uniformly gooey when heated — ideal for even melting over burgers or between buttered bread for grilled cheese. The ritual is fast and tactile: peel a plastic-wrapped square, stack or lay it on hot food, and enjoy the comforting, mild savory creaminess. Pack design emphasizes convenience — individually wrapped slices for portion control and on-the-go use. Refrigeration recommended for best texture and safety.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 16
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
* 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

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
No 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?

Contains industrial additives (sodium phosphates, modified food starch, sorbic acid, colors), individual plastic-wrapped slices and formulations typical of industrially produced cheese products, placing it in NOVA category 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Kraft Singles American Slices, 16 ct Pack

Kraft Singles can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick, melty cheese option. With 60 calories and 4 grams of fat per slice, they're not the worst snack out there, but they do contain preservatives and artificial colors. It’s all about moderation and balancing them with whole foods!

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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