What is Processed cheese?
[[Image:Schmelzkäse-1.jpg|thumb|Different kinds of processed cheese]] '''Processed cheese''' is a [[dairy product]]. It is made from [[cheese]]. Other [[fermentation|unfermented]] [[dairy product]]s, [[emulsifier]]s, [[salt]]s, [[food coloring]]s and [[whey]] may be added to this. ==History== The first processed cheese was made by [[Walter Gerber]] in [[Thun, Switzerland]] in 1911. Today, this is still sold as ''Gala''. The first processed cheese in [[Germany]] was made by Gebrüder Wiedemann, in 1922. This was named ''Adler'' (which is German for [[Eagle]]). At approximately the same time, [[Fromageries Bel]] launched [[La vache qui rit]], which is still available today. In [[Austria]], it was ''Alma'', in 1921. ==Advantages and disadvantages== There are a number of advantages of processed cheese over regular cheese. These are: *Processed cheese has a longer [[shelf-life]] *It is possible to use leftovers from other cheesemaking processes. *The melting process can be controlled better. Regular cheese often separates into fat, and proteins. *There are fewer flavors of processed cheese than of unprocessed cheese One disadvantage to processed cheese is that it is unhealthier than other cheeses if eaten too much.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Delany|first=Alex|title=What Is Processed Cheese, and Should We Eat It?|url=https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-processed-cheese|access-date=2021-05-12|website=Bon Appétit|language=en-US}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} {{food-stub}} [[Category:Processed cheese| ]]