American cheese

I don't know why Americans color American cheese that orange color, but there is nothing natural about that cheese in the first place. But it makes really good burgers even better when it is all melted on it! Yum! Oh, and Hardees is awful. You don't want to go there. If you see any In-N-Out Burgers anywhere (and for the most part that is in Southern California) then stop there because those are the best hamburgers in the whole wide world! Hope you enjoy your trip!

I have no idea why Americans colour their cheese orange. In Canada we have a slightly yellower processed cheese too (not that I've looked that closely at American cheese). I tend to stay away from most processed cheeses, as I'm Danish, and we know what "real cheese" should taste like. LOL

some of that orange cheese is the low grade oil based stuff. they probably do that to keep it from being colorless. get some of that pepperjack cheese-that's real good stuff :)

Stay far, far away from Velveeta. Nasty stuff. American cheese. I'm supposing you are speaking of all American cheeses and not the particular type. American Cheese makes great grilled cheese sandwiches. There is a white American cheese though.

Hey coffeeshot! Where are you planning to stop when you come to the US? Are you coming to NY by any chance? I would love to meet you if you are! I will feed you all the orange cheese you want! We have loads of orange cheese. American, cheddar! I don't know why it's orange, but it sure is! I'll show you some of our crazy American foods and you can tell everyone back home about our weird food that we have over here! What else do you want to know about besides cheese? There must be some other stuff that you are curious about!

Wow, cheese, huh? I c ur fascinated by this, I never thought about it, not a cheese buff. I've seen other types of cheese, haven't tried too many, doesn't look right. They may all taste about the same, maybe I should look more into it! Taripre$

You can be easy disappointed. Like they say, Velveeta is made only in 50% from cheese. In general I don't like American cheese. If you want to taste real cheese buy cheese from France. Here in America cheese selection is not good and what you call orange cheese is not good in taste. Maybe orange is from artificial coloring. I don't trust American food industry. You have to be very careful and always search advice from local people before you buy anything.

The only thing I can think of is that American Cheese is trying to be a mild cheddar. When you come over you have to check the package. If it says cheese food, don't ask why it is called cheese food,then it is not real cheese. Real American cheese will say American cheese. Here the most popular brand is Kraft.It is real cheddar cheese.

I hope you have a wonderful visit, coffeeshot. By all means, do not eat at takeaway joints while in New Orleans or San Francisco. In my opinion, those are two of the top 5 cities in our country that you definitely want to taste and enjoy the local fare. Excellent restaurants and chefs in both places!! As for the cheese........ don't expect much from American cheese. I have no idea why it is orange, but I'm sure that it is not for added flavor. Velveeta~ you have already been warned by previous posters.... it is only good if you put other stuff in it and melt it for dip. Welcome to America (soon).

Ahhhh cheese- white, yellow, orange and even blue- I eat them all and love them so...lol. Although when I buy cheese in our deli, most of the time you'll hear me ask for "white" american cheese. I think it has less added stuff- (you know like the color and stuff). I sure do hope you enjoy your stay here in the states :) What part are you visiting?

I never really thought about no American Cheese outside of the United States, but now that I do think about it that makes perfect sense! So, I guess you don't eat cheeseburgers or grilled cheese sandwiches, well if you do - you don't eat it made with American cheese! I don't know why it is orange in color but American cheese is a processed cheese food. So it is not a naturally occurring cheese. I love all kinds of cheese. American cheese is good for sandwiches and melts really well. As far as the Velveeta goes, they sell boxed dinners that are Velveeta and Cheese, their version of Macaroni and Cheese. It comes with the dried macaroni noodles and a packet of Velveeta cheese that you squeeze onto the cooked pasta. Also, Kraft has a boxed Macaroni and Cheese dinner. You can buy one that has a powdered cheese mix that you add butter and milk to or they also have something similar to the Velveeta package and that is a squeezable cheese packet that you mix with the cooked, drained macaroni. My kids love the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and it is an inexpensive meal for them. I usually make some bread and a salad to go with it. You might grab a couple packages to take back home to Australia and you could make it there for your family. I think you will love New Orleans. I do! When you go there be sure to stop at the Cafe Du Monde and have some Chickory coffee and some Beignets! They are messy but delicious. Make sure you are not wearing black when you go there as the Beignets are little pastries that are COVERED in powdered sugar. There is powdered sugar everywhere in there - on the tables, chairs, etc. But you will be so happy that you went. As far as Mississippi and Tennessee there is really not that much to do there. And also that time of year will be very cold, possibly icy - so pack warmly for it. If you want to have barbecue and you are in the Memphis, Tennessee area then I recommend Corky's restaurant. They have good ribs. You can visit Graceland and see Elvis Presley's house and grave site. But you will love San Francisco, California! I am from California originally and I used to go to San Francisco when I lived in California. If you are interested in visiting Alcatraz (which is a former prison there) then you better start investigating the tickets online now. If you wait until you get there you will not be able to buy tickets. They sell in advance and can be purchased online. You will want to go to Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square. I love Ghiradelli chocolate! Also, you will want to get on a Trolley car to get the whole San Francisco feel. The food is wonderful there. So much selection. I hope you have fun on your trip and that you eat to your heart's content! Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!

You'll insult people in Wisconsin if you think that "American cheese" is always that rubbery processed cheese. Wisconsin is America's dairlyand, so it follows that they also have a huge cheese industry. They even have a program for Master Cheesemakers. Here's what one web site I found says, "This program is the most ambitious and rigorous advanced training program in the country and the only Master program outside of Europe. Find out more information about the program and view our online directory of Master Cheesemakers." I found a web site (which I also lost) that explained why some American cheeses are more orange than yellow. I guess depending on the products used to make cheese and the time of year, etc. the cheese could have a different color. So that people knew what they were getting all the time, they started putting color into is and making it consistent year round. Anyway, here's one site about Wisconsin cheese. http://www.wisdairy.com/AllAboutCheese/Cheesemaking/default.aspx

This is funny I was going to say I like Velveeta, and then I read some of your first responses....I still love the stuff anyhow. But if you are anywhere near Chicago, IL make sure you get an Italian Beef sandwich. Now you will either love it or hate it. But I crave it even now years later. Also I love Gyros (Grecian sandwich made with Lamb's meat on a Pita bread the sauce is yummy with french fries also.)

Now that you mention it, it is closer to orange in color than yellow. When people buy it, they ask for yellow American cheese. I do not particularly care care for Yellow/orange cheese, I Prefer white American cheese, I even like white cheddar better than the yellow/orange type. I hope you enjoy your time in the US, and enjoy all the cheese your little heart desires.

Yep, cheddar cheese has the orange added. I'm not sure why, and I don't think a lot of North Americans know that, although a lot do... But you mentioned American cheese in your post line. Please don't actually buy American cheese. Yeah, our cheddar cheese is orange, but so is our actual American cheese. The American cheese usually comes in slices. It's gross. I wouldn't dare even call it cheese. On a grilled cheese sandwich is passes for cheese, but anything else, and it is gross.

Not all of it is orange. But dying it with annatto began in England and it was thought that the orange color made the cheese more appetizing. We have many lovely yellow and white cheeses, too, however, and even the lovely blue cheeses which others call bleu.

hi coffeeshot I wasnt aware we did color our cheeses orange, I think no we just make ours maybe a different way, but mayybe youare talking about those fake cheeses, just called cheese food, yes they have yucky coloring in them, but our real cheeses like cheddar are a rich yellow color and are all natural. We have some whiter cheeses too like swiss, munster, jack cheese, they are all natural. I love the natural cheeses,yellows and whites. I am a read cheese nut. You will really enjoy our cheeses but be sure to buy the natural ones. welcome to the USA. Welcome to wisconsin and californiacheeses, they are the very best. m

Hi , You are in luck we have many flavors and an array of cheese here and i am sure you will find something you will like . i like the lighter color american cheese and it seems to be more creamier too . have fun !

Hi coffeeshot, We have a orange cheese here too, it called Red Leicester, I'm sure you can get that in Australia, but other then that, I wouldn't know, I hope your trip to Americ will be fun. Tamara

I don't know why in North America we have coloured cheese. Here in Canada we have it as well. I didn't know that other countries did not have orange cheese. Good to know.