What is process cheese?
Process cheese is made by combining one or more natural cheeses with an emulsifier. This produces a cheese that melts evenly, slices easily and has a more stable keeping quality. Process cheese also develops an extremely smooth texture. Like natural cheese, process cheese may be fat-free, reduced-fat or of standard fat content (8 to 9 grams of fat per ounce). The protein and mineral contents of natural and process cheese are generally similar, but the ingredients added to process cheese approximately double the sodium content. # # # The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) offers a Nutrition Hotline online at www.aicr.org or via phone 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday, at 1-800-843-8114. This free service allows you to ask questions about diet, nutrition and cancer. A registered dietitian will respond to your email or call, usually within 3 business days. AICR is the only major cancer charity focusing exclusively on how the risk of cancer is reduced by healthy food and nutrit
