Are Kraft Singles Really Cheese? (2024)

Are Kraft singles really cheese? Would you still eat it if it wasn’t?

These are questions that many have probably googled already. But we’re going to shine some light on the question once again, because Deanna & Justin had some opinions about Kraft singles. Justin thinks its the best “melting cheese” and Deanna just won’t go near it for any reason. WJBR listeners voiced their opinions as well, as the post circulated Facebook. Many sided with Deanna. Sorry Justin.

So what is really in a Kraft single?

To cut to the chase, no it is not considered “cheese”. The FDA calls it “pasteurized processed American cheese food. The reason is because each Kraft American single contains less than 51% pressed curds of milk, meaning it does not meet the FDA standards defining “cheese”.

J.L Kraft was the first to patent “processed cheese”. He was looking to get rid of his older cheeses, so he combined the old with the new cheese and created what is now Kraft American singles. These are obviously still FDA approved, but they are in fact “not cheese”.

Kraft was the first company to sell individually-sliced cheese product to the American public. Today, the company makes over 7 billion slices of American singles each year.

No, there’s no plastic in the cheese…

So for anyone asking, are Kraft singles really cheese? We know the answer is technically no. Furthermore, they also do not contain plastic. But there is chemistry involved to hold together the “cheese product components” tightly together to produce Kraft singles.

Many listeners chimed in. Terry stated, “Kraft singles are disgusting. I’m not sure how they call it cheese!” Megan agreed with Terry, “I’m pretty sure Kraft Singles are made of rubber and witchcraft.”

But others sided with Justin’s take. Jamie stated, “I’m team Justin! Had it on a burger last night.” Diana said, “I agree with Justin.”

To see the circulating Facebook post, click here.

Top 10 U.S. States Ranked By Their Seafood

• 10. Connecticut

  Number 10 on the list is Connecticut along the Northern East Coast. It’s most famous for New England cuisine like clams and lobster. The great seafood within Connecticut can be easily found in Long Island and Block Island Sound.

• 9. Maryland

  Sister state to Delaware, Miss Maryland comes in at Number 9 especially for the cuisine in Baltimore. With a flourishing seafood and fishing industry in Baltimore, it’s no doubt they have great seafood. And who doesn’t love the Chesapeake Blue Claw Crabs?

• 8. South Carolina

  South Carolina has 187 miles of coastline so seafood is second nature to the locals. Both Charleston and Myrtle Beach are great seafood cities in South Carolina. Many fishers bring their catches into the Charleston harbor, whether they’re from South Carolina or not.

• 7. Washington

  Opposite the coast of Delaware is Washington on the West Coast. If anyone is lucky enough to experience Seattle seafood, they’ll never shut up about how great it is. From shellfish to crustaceans, filets to sushi, Washington has so many options. A must visit is the legendary Pike Place Market.

• 6. Hawaii

  In the South Pacific, Hawaii has nothing but fresh fish and seafood. Not to mention, the fish you catch in Hawaii is unlike any other in the United States. Fish like akule, enenue, hebi, onaga, and opakapaka. And if you know poke, you know Hawaiian style fish bowls.

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• 5. Maine

  Lobster comes to top of mind when you hear Maine. And that has truth to it. Georgetown, Maine is of the most famous cities in Maine for it’s lobster and fresh seafood.

• 4. Massachusetts

  Since colonial times, Massachusetts fishing industry helped drive the local economy and has ever since. More than 80 different types of fish live in the Massachusetts waters, including catfish, bass, and trout, cod, tuna, haddock, pollock, halibut, striped bass, and of course plenty of lobsters, oysters, and clams.

• 3. Louisiana

  Cajun, catfish, and crawfish. It’s no wonder why New Orleans-inspired food exists everywhere. This mainly comes from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s all about the oysters, shrimp, blue crab, crawfish, catfish, drum, red snapper, and tuna in Louisiana.

• 2. Alaska

  We know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t Alaska be number 1 since they’re entirely surrounded by ice cold water? Trapping, hunting, and fishing is so popular here among locals. The biggest focus on seafood in Alaska has got to be salmon and crabs.

• 1. California

  Despite Delaware having incredible seafood…well at least nearby, it’s a shame we’re not number 1. Furthermore, we don’t even make the list. But that’s okay, New Jersey didn’t beat us. California holds the title for best seafood in the States. Most importantly, San Diego. San Diego as well as Santa Barbara are home to some of the most exquisite seafood restaurants and markets we know. It’s home to so many different species and all of them are caught fresh and prepared daily.

Hollywood Kyle is the Digital Content Producer and Production Director of Mix 99.5 WJBR. Being a Delaware local, Kyle takes pride in his hometown and has had a love for music since a young age. Hollywood Kyle joins the Mix Morning Show for abstract thoughts and ideas during "Hollywood Kyle" segment around 9:40am Monday thru Friday.