Is Pasteurized Process American Cheese Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • jalapeno peppers
  • jalapenos

jalapeno peppers

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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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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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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About this product

Cheese · Slice

Flavor
MildButterySavory
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SandwichGrillingSnackingTopping