processed cheese
US /ˈproʊ.sest ˌtʃiːz/
UK /ˈproʊ.sest ˌtʃiːz/
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a food product made from cheese and sometimes other unfermented dairy ingredients, plus emulsifiers, salts, and food colorings, often used for slices or spreads
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Many fast-food burgers use processed cheese slices.
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She prefers natural cheese over processed cheese for her sandwiches.