What purpose does American cheese serve? What problem does it solve?

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    9 months ago
    • It’s cheaper to make because it contains more water, while still vaguely tasting like an aged cheese.

    • It melts consistently and evenly

    That’s about it. It makes a good mix in for things like queso or fondue, because the melting salts they use to make it will stabilize the mixture quite well, and the real cheese yih use will be the flavor.

    Other than that, there is no point, unless you can’t afford real cheese.