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Reduced fat Velveeta cheese product

Reduced fat Velveeta cheese product
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Ingredient Information

Name

Reduced fat Velveeta cheese product

Category

Dairy

Popularity

49 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Reduced-fat Velveeta cheese is a processed dairy product, known for its smooth, creamy texture and easy melting properties, making it ideal for recipes that require cheese that melts evenly, such as sauces, dips, macaroni and cheese, and au gratin dishes.

This type of Velveeta is a version with a lower fat content compared to its traditional form, making it a lighter option without sacrificing the creaminess and culinary functionality of melted cheese.

Velveeta cheese originated in the United States, where it was developed as a processed product to facilitate its use in cooking, especially in quick and home-style cuisine. Its popularity has transcended borders, being used in various recipes in Latin America and Spain, adapted to their flavor and texture preferences.

Properties: in addition to being low in fat, this processed cheese offers a homogeneous and creamy texture that provides consistency and a mild flavor to dishes. Its high melting capacity without separating makes it ideal for creamy sauces, dips, au gratin dishes, and fillings.

In different regions of Latin America, reduced-fat Velveeta cheese may be known or referred to in more general terms as low-fat processed cheese or reduced-fat melting cheese. Although there are no exact synonyms due to its trademark, it is sometimes simply referred to as "light melting cream cheese" or "light meltable cheese".

Nutritional Properties

400mg
sodium
350mg
calcium
15mcg
folate
0.2mg
iron
120mg
potassium
1g
sugars
70
calories
7g
proteins
15mg
cholesterol
150mcg
vitamin a
1.3mcg
vitamin d
0g
trans fats
4.5g
total fats
0g
dietary fiber
2.8g
saturated fats
2g
carbohydrates

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