Ingredient

Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add it to provide a creamy texture, rich cheese flavor, and smooth consistency …

What is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce?

Pasteurized process cheese sauce is a dairy-based product made by heating natural cheese with emulsifying agents. The process melts the cheese and creates a smooth, stable sauce that doesn't separate.

Is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce vegan?

No. Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce a major allergen?

This product is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen.

What is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce used for?

Manufacturers add it to provide a creamy texture, rich cheese flavor, and smooth consistency in foods.

Is Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce safe?

Pasteurized process cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add it to provide a creamy texture, rich cheese flavor, and smooth consistency in foods. It is commonly found in pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese, as well as in some snack dips and prepared meals.

Health notes

Pasteurized process cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of calcium and protein. The emulsifying agents used are typically approved food additives. No specific health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical levels.

Allergen info

This product is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce

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Deluxe Shells & Cheese Dinner, Deluxe Bektrom Foods, Inc Deluxe Shells & Cheese Dinner, Deluxe Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 327kcal 8.8Protein 11.5Fat 46.9Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Mac & Cheese With Fruitwood-Smoked Uncured Bacon Other Deli High in sodium — 66% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 159kcal 7.9Protein 7.3Fat 15.3Carbs Bektrom Foods, Inc Deluxe Mac & Cheese Dinner, Deluxe Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 345kcal 9.7Protein 8.8Fat 54.0Carbs Bektrom Foods, Inc Deluxe Mac & Cheese Dinner, Deluxe Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 327kcal 8.8Protein 11.5Fat 46.9Carbs
Milk (37758 products) Whey (33185 products) Cream (31497 products) Butter (19710 products) Pasteurized Milk (18021 products) Nonfat Milk (15788 products) Skim Milk (15271 products) Nonfat Dry Milk (12003 products)

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

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