Is Velveeta Not Real Cheese? The Truth About This "Prepared Cheese Product"
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Since 2002, the FDA has legally classified Velveeta as a "pasteurized prepared cheese product" rather than genuine cheese. This change occurred because its formula was altered to include ingredients not found in traditional cheese, fundamentally shifting its composition. So, is Velveeta not real cheese? The short answer is no, according to federal regulations and its modern ingredient list.
