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Processed cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
with fresh cream cheese and walnuts, from cow's milk
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 311 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 2.5 g 1%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 13 g 65%
- Sugars 1.5 g —
- Sodium 665 mg 29%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.7 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 4.3 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.29 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.18 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 17.9 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 285 mg 22%
- Iron 0.45 mg 3%
- Magnesium 31 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 590 mg 47%
- Potassium 160 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.17 mg 19%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
Similar foods
- Processed cheese snackfrom cow's milk, with breadsticks, for children298 kcal / 100 g
- Processed cheese preparation45 - 52 % fat in dry matter, with nuts317 kcal / 100 g
- Processed cheese spreadmade from cream cheese, spreadable, min. 60 % fat in dry matter328 kcal / 100 g
- Processed cheese portions309 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked processed cheeseprocessed303 kcal / 100 g
- Camembert creamprocessed cheese, from cow's milk
- Uncured soft cheesespreadable, in a shell, fortified with vitamins, from cow's milk242 kcal / 100 g
- Cream cheese saucewith cheddar cheese330 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese spread294 kcal / 100 g
- Spreadable processed cheese50% fidm316 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Processed cheese
How is processed cheese made?
Cheesemakers blend one or more cheeses with water and emulsifying salts, then heat and stir the mixture until smooth. It sets into slices, blocks or a spread, depending on how it is shaped and packed.
How do you melt processed cheese without it going grainy?
Use gentle heat and stir it into a little warm milk or sauce; avoid boiling it. For a smooth cheese sauce, add small pieces gradually, whisking until each one has melted.
Can you freeze processed cheese?
You can freeze it, but it may become crumbly or release moisture when thawed. Wrap it tightly, freeze for up to two months, and use the thawed cheese in a cooked sauce or toastie rather than serving it cold.
What can you use instead of processed cheese in a cheese sauce?
Use grated Cheddar or another good-melting cheese, stirred into a white sauce; a small spoonful of cornflour mixed with cold milk can help keep it smooth. The flavour will be stronger and less uniform than with processed cheese.
What is the difference between processed cheese and cheese spread?
Processed cheese is made by heating cheese with emulsifying salts and is often firm enough to slice. Cheese spread is softer and spoonable; its recipe may include extra water or other ingredients.
How much protein is in processed cheese?
A 30 g portion provides 3.4 g of protein. It also contains 200 mg of sodium, so a modest portion can still add noticeable salt to a meal.
Does processed cheese need to be kept in the fridge?
Yes. Keep opened processed cheese covered in the fridge and follow the storage instructions on its packaging; use a clean knife or spoon each time. Discard it if it develops mould, an unusual smell or a changed texture.
Which dishes are good with processed cheese?
It melts smoothly in toasties, cheeseburgers, macaroni cheese and creamy soups. Add it towards the end of cooking so it melts into the dish without prolonged boiling.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 12355 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
