Is Pasteurized Process American Cheese Lactose Free?

No. This product is not lactose free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain lactose and 1 ingredient contain lactose depending on the source.

Description

Mild, creamy flavor with a smooth, uniform texture that melts evenly; commonly used on sandwiches, burgers, grilled cheese, and in casseroles. Reviewers often note reliable meltability, convenience, and consistent slices, while mentioning a processed, nostalgic taste and suitability for quick hot and cold preparations. Favored for quick, everyday meal assembly.

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Why it's not lactose free

milk
whole milk powder
cultured milk
cream
pasteurized process american cheese

milk

Dietitian note

Cow's milk, regardless of fat content, contains lactose - unless the packaging states that it is lactose free or you see "lactase enzyme" listed as another ingredient.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Ingredients

Pasteurized Process American Cheese (cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Enzymes), Water, Jalapeños (jalapeño Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Whole Milk Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), White Pepper, Xanthan Gum. Contains Milk.

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