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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Tu est une Fromage SNOB!
Velveeta is very meltable and is yummy made into a sauce over broccoli and cauliflower, with a little flour, half and half and butter, salt and pepper.
I seem to please the folks that eat at my table. They always readily return when asked again to come and eat.
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Well, that is totally wonderful, but Velveeta has no cheese in it whatsoever. It is a manufactured product.
It was reformulated in 1953 as a "cheese spread",[2] but as of 2002 Velveeta must be labeled in the United States as a "Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product" because the FDA found no real cheese in the product at that time.[3][4]
The name "Velveeta" was intended to connote a velvety smooth edible product.[5] Smoothness and melting ability are promoted as properties that result from reincorporating the whey with the curd. The brand has been successfully made into a varied Velveeta-based product line with products like cheesy bites, mac & cheese, and cheesy skillets. As is the case with most processed cheeses, the manufacturer recommends Velveeta be refrigerated after opening.