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Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product

Moderate concern

Highly processed dairy product, typically high in sodium and emulsifying salts. Not a 'real' cheese under FDA standards of identity.

Found in

37 products

What it is

A processed cheese product made from cheese plus emulsifiers, dairy ingredients, and other additives; falls outside FDA standards of identity for natural or processed cheese.

Spreadable or sliceable cheese-flavored ingredient with extended shelf life.

Why it's flagged

high sodium
emulsifying salts (phosphates)
highly processed

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Outside standards of identity for cheese (21 CFR 133)

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