Does Cheese Become Less Healthy When Melted? The Truth About Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                According to food scientists, the act of melting cheese does not fundamentally alter its nutritional composition. The idea that cheese becomes less healthy when melted is a widespread misconception, largely based on the visual separation of fats that occurs during heating.