Velveeta isn’t exactly American cheese, but it’s pretty close. Much like the Kraft singles, it’s made up of mixtures of old cheeses, all of which are processed with emulsifiers, which hold ...

Only brands that meet these requirements (such as the most popular brand on the market, Kraft Singles) may label themselves as American cheese. Adding to the confusion, not all cheese slices out ...

USDA research chemist Michael Tunick takes look at what goes into making processed cheese like Velveeta and Kraft Singles ... cheeses and came up with Kraft American Cheese.