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Many consumers associate American cheese with a synthetic or plastic-like texture, but high-quality options are genuinely made from milk. When shopping, look for packages labeled "pasteurized, processed American cheese," which indicates a product closest to traditional cheese varieties.
Conversely, products labeled as "cheese food," "imitation cheese," "cheese spread," or "cheese product" often contain oils or non-dairy fillers, which diminish the authentic cheese experience. These are less desirable and should be avoided for those seeking genuine American cheese.