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Does Lunchables use real cheese?

3 min read
According to the ingredient labels on many Lunchables kits, the item included is officially called "pasteurized prepared cheese product," not natural cheese. This important distinction raises the question: does Lunchables use real cheese, or is it a different product entirely?

What Cheeses Are Unprocessed? A Guide to Natural Cheese

4 min read
According to food classification systems, most traditional cheeses fall under the 'processed food' category, but are considered minimally processed when compared to their 'ultra-processed' counterparts. So, what cheeses are unprocessed in the traditional sense? The answer lies in simple, natural ingredients like milk, salt, and live cultures, without added emulsifiers or preservatives.

Are Cheese Slices a Healthy Snack?

4 min read
A 2011 study found that processed cheese contains a mean sodium level of 1,242 mg per 100g, significantly higher than natural cheeses. This critical fact raises a key question for many: are cheese slices a healthy snack, or is their convenience masking a high-sodium, highly processed trap?