whats the difference between cheese food and cheese product?

Question

in grocery stores theres always cheese food or cheese product. what is the difference?

Answer 1

Pasteurized process cheese food is a variation of process cheese that may have dry milk, whey solids, or anhydrous milkfat added, which reduces the amount of cheese in the finished product. It must contain at least 51% of the cheese ingredient by weight, have a moisture content less than 44%, and have at least 23% milkfat.

Pasteurized process cheese product is process cheese that doesn't meet the moisture and/or milkfat standards.

Answer 2

Cheese Food Product

Answer 3

cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals

Cheese product is just... yuck! (not all cheese lol)

Here are some of the other definitions:

Pasteurized process cheese food is a variation of process cheese that may have dry milk, whey solids, or anhydrous milkfat added, which reduces the amount of cheese in the finished product. It must contain at least 51% of the cheese ingredient by weight, have a moisture content less than 44%, and have at least 23% milkfat.

Pasteurized process cheese spread is a variation on cheese food that may contain a sweetener and a stabilizing agent, such as the polysaccharide xanthan gum or the Irish moss colloid carrageenan, to prevent separation of the ingredients. The cheese must be spreadable at 70 F, contain 44 to 60% moisture, and have at least 20% milkfat.

Pasteurized process cheese product is process cheese that doesn't meet the moisture and/or milkfat standards.

Imitation cheese is made from vegetable oil; it is less expensive, but also has less flavor and doesn't melt well.

Answer 4

cheese food and cheese products are literally the same, except the cheese food is healthier because it is more natural while the products may add in certain chemicals that enriches the colors of the product's food.

Answer 5

The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings each day of food from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group. Count as a serving 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of process cheese.
USDA "Quality Approved" Cheese
Cheese and cheese products not covered by a U.S. grade standard may be inspected and bear the USDA "Quality Approved" inspection shield on the label. Pasteurized process cheese, cheese food and spreads, and cottage cheese are examples of cheese products receiving USDA inspection.
Labels on natural cheese, pasteurized process cheese, and related products carry important descriptive information. The name of a natural cheese will appear as the variety, such as "Cheddar cheese," "Swiss cheese," or "Blue cheese."
Pasteurized process cheese labels will always include the words "pasteurized process," together with the name of the variety or varieties of cheese used -- for example, "pasteurized process American cheese" or "pasteurized process Swiss and American cheese."
Cheese food also contains ingredients other than cheese and therefore is labeled as "pasteurized process cheese food." Cheese spreads have a different composition from cheese foods and are labeled as "pasteurized process cheese spread." All the ingredients used in the preparation of these products are listed on the respective labels along with the kinds or varieties of cheese used in the mixture. Also, the milkfat and moisture content may be shown.
Look for the name of the cheese item. Don't confuse the brand name with the name of the cheese. For some purposes, you may want natural cheese, for others, process cheese or cheese food. For still others, pasteurized process cheese spread or coldpack cheese may best serve your needs. In many cases, products may be packaged alike, but the names on the labels will be different.
Pasteurized process cheese is a blend of fresh and aged natural cheeses that have been shredded, mixed and heated (pasteurized), after which no further ripening occurs. It melts easily when reheated. The blend may consist of one or more varieties of natural cheese and may contain pimentos, fruits, vegetables, or meats. Smoked cheese or smoke flavor may also be added.
Process cheese is packaged in slices, 1/2-, 1-, 2-, and 5-pound loaves, and cut portions. It may be used in main dishes, for snacks and cheeseburgers, with cold cuts and salads, on grilled or toasted sandwiches, in numerous sandwich combinations, and in casseroles. All pasteurized process cheese products should be kept refrigerated after opening.
Pasteurized process cheese food is prepared in much the same manner as process cheese, except that it contains less cheese, with nonfat dry milk, or whey solids and water added. This results in a lower milkfat content and more moisture than in process cheese. Pasteurized process cheese food also may contain pimentos, fruits, vegetables or meats, or may have a smoked flavor.
Cheese food has milder flavor and softer texture. It spreads more easily and melts more quickly than process cheese. The most popular variety is pasteurized process American cheese food, packaged in slices, rolls, links and loaves. It may be used any place where process cheese is used, although it is not likely to add as much cheese flavor.

Answer 6

the taste.. basically.. although the product [since its preserved] one has less nutrients than the cheese food.

Answer 7

basically, nothing. they're both laboratory inventions that simulate the flavor and consistency of cheese.