Processed cheeses have a very mild semi-soft elastic smooth texture and account for a large share of cheese sales. Processed cheeses from Wisconsin are a smooth blend of assorted natural cheeses that have been blended and pasteurized to the point where further ripening stops, resulting in a longer shelf life than most cheeses. Wisconsin, the leading state in total cheese production, is also the top producer of processed cheeses.
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Appearance
Similar to natural cheese from which it is made
Texture
Smooth, elastic
Flavor
Similar to type of natural cheese from which it is made Sometimes flavored with fruits, vegetables, meats or spices
Melt processed cheddar over low heat; stir in salsa and chopped jalapeno peppers. Serve with tortilla chips.
Performance Notes -
Taylor Cheese Corp.
Saputo Specialty Cheese
Cheese Plus LLC
Lynn Dairy, Inc.
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
StoneRidge Wholesale Division
Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc.
Ornua Ingredients North America
Roth Cheese
All Star, Ltd.
MCT Dairies, Inc.
Weyauwega Star Dairy, Inc.
Laack Bros. Cheese Co., Inc.
North Country Cheese
Gibbsville Cheese Co, Inc.
All companies that offer American (Pasteurized Processed)
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