American cheese

American cheese
An individually wrapped slice of American cheese (not necessarily labeled as such, see § Regulation), also known as a single
Country of origin	United States
Source of milk	Cows' milk
Pasteurised	yes

American cheese is a type of processed cheese made from cheddar, Colby, or similar cheeses, in conjunction with sodium citrate, which permits the cheese to be pasteurized without its components separating.^[1][2] It is mild with a creamy and salty flavor, has a medium-firm consistency, and has a low melting point. It is typically yellow or white in color; yellow American cheese is seasoned and colored with annatto.

Processed American cheese was invented in the 1910s by James L. Kraft, the founder of Kraft Foods Inc., who obtained a patent for his manufacturing process in 1916.