"Faux_Pseudo" > wrote in message
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> _.-In rec.food.cooking, Charles Gifford wrote the following -._
> > What is wrong with American cheeses anyway? Seems like a very general
> > statement Notbob. As far as I can see, there are many outstanding
American
> > cheeses; Crater Lake Blue comes to mind immediately!
>
> "American cheeses" are fine. "American Cheese" is a sin even in the
> atheist bible. For more on AC see:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_cheese
>
> Due to the processing and additives, some varieties cannot
> legally be labeled as "cheese" in many countries, including the
> United States and Great Britain, and so are sold as "cheese
> food", "cheese spread", or "cheese product"

A common error. There are many "cheese foods" and "cheese products" that are
sold as American Cheese. However there is a true cheese called "American
Cheese". It is difficult to find in most supermarkets but can be found by
reading the labels carefully. A real American Cheese is labeled as cheese.
American Cheese is made in a Cheddaring Process and is very similar to
Cheddar, but is smoothed and sold very soft and fresh. The lack of aging
produces a very mild tangy milk flavor. The best place to find real American
Cheese is at a good deli.

Charlie