Worried about which cheese you should stay away from?

So which cheese brands should you stay away from?

It also contains non-cheese ingredients includingsalt, food dyes, and preservatives.

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This ultra-processed food is made from cheese and other dairy ingredients and by-products.

It includes emulsifiers, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and food coloring.

Some of these ingredients are not allowed by the FDA to be in products sold as real cheese.

velveeta original cheese loaf

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Instead of a slice from this loaf, enjoy a nice slice of good old Cheddar cheese.

If you’re looking for a cheesy dip, make your own using real American cheese.

But step away from the spray cheese product and opt for a delicious slice of the real deal.

kraft cheez wiz cheese spread

Walmart

Pair with awhole grain crackerand a handful of almonds for a wholesome snack.

For example, one ounce of cheddar cheese provides 20% of the daily recommended amount.

The label even touts that it’s made from real cheese.

nabisco easy cheese

Target

Plus, if you look at the protein there is none!

Daiya Cheese Style Deluxe Cheeze Sauce

Once again, vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthier.

great value cheese wow

Courtesy of Walmart

old el paso queso

Courtesy of Old El Paso

pace nacho

Courtesy of Campbells

tostitos smooth cheesy dip

Courtesy of Tostitos

Vegan Valley Nacho Queso

Amazon

daiya deluxe cheese sauce

Courtesy of Daiya