American cheese
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This article is about the specific type of cheese. For cheeses of the United States generally, see List of American cheeses. For the album, see American Cheese (album).
American cheese is a type of processed cheese made from cheddar, Colby, or similar cheeses, in conjunction with sodium citrate, which permits the cheese to be pasteurized without its components separating.[1][2] It is mild with a creamy and salty flavor, has a medium-firm consistency, and has a low melting point. It is typically yellow or white in color; yellow American cheese is seasoned and colored with annatto.
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Country of origin | United States |
Source of milk | Cows' milk |
Pasteurised | yes |
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Processed American cheese was invented in the 1910s by James L. Kraft, the founder of Kraft Foods Inc., who obtained a patent for his manufacturing process in 1916.