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American cheese

Orange processed slices that melt without breaking, the burger's default

United States Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

James L. Kraft patented a pasteurised processed cheese in 1916; the US Army bought it in bulk during the First World War and made it a staple.

Frequently asked questions

What is American cheese?

American cheese is a cheese & dairy from United States: orange processed slices that melt without breaking, the burger’s default. James L. Kraft patented a pasteurised processed cheese in 1916; the US Army bought it in bulk during the First World War and made it a staple.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

blended

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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