Ingredient

American White Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use American white cheese for its excellent melting properties and creamy texture, making …

What it is

American white cheese is a processed cheese product made from a blend of natural cheeses, often including cheddar and Colby, mixed with emulsifying salts, milk solids, and sometimes colorings. It is known for its mild flavor and smooth, meltable texture. The 'white' designation typically means it does not contain annatto or other coloring agents that give yellow cheese its characteristic hue.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use American white cheese for its excellent melting properties and creamy texture, making it ideal for sauces, dips, and toppings. It is commonly found in processed foods like macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos, and as a topping for burgers and fries.

Health notes

American white cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of calcium and protein. Like other cheeses, it contains sodium and saturated fat. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many cheese ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'American white cheese' as a distinct product are not typically found. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption.

Allergen info

American white cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing American White Cheese

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Safeway, Inc. Mac & Cheese, Elbow Macaroni, Sharp Cheddar Cheese With Five Cheese Sauce Other Deli High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 160kcal 6Protein 9.3Fat 14Carbs Safeway, Inc. Mac & Cheese Other Deli High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 153kcal 5.3Protein 9.3Fat 14Carbs Raley's 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 159kcal 6.0Protein 9.3Fat 13.9Carbs Raley's Lobster Mac And Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 159kcal 7.3Protein 9.3Fat 12.6Carbs Safeway, Inc. Lobster Mac & Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 207kcal 7.3Protein 14Fat 14Carbs Safeway, Inc. Mac & Cheese With Seasoned Beef Other Deli High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 164kcal 7.1Protein 10Fat 12.9Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Breaded Chicken Truffle Mac & Cheese Butter, Breaded Chicken Truffle Mac & Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 214kcal 12.1Protein 12.9Fat 13.6Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Truffle Fettuccine With Mushrooms, Mushrooms Other Deli High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 170kcal 5.9Protein 9.6Fat 15.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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