Most Consumers Wouldn’t Expect These Foods To Be Processed

Processed Cheese Only Contains Half The Amount Of Cheese

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Bon Appetit states that processed cheese isn’t 100 percent cheese. It actually is only equivalent to about 50 percent. Processed cheese is real cheese mixed with ingredients such as salt, food dyes, preservatives, extra dairy, and more.

This drastically changes the taste and texture of the cheese and makes it have a longer shelf life. Some cheeses are so processed that they don’t even need to be refrigerated, which makes it easier and cheaper for the consumer, seller, and producer.

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