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

    • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Some slices melt in one temperature range and sort of plasticize in another. That said, if you have it sitting on a burger and not holding it in the flame of a propane torch, it should melt. If it doesn’t, like light cheese where I live, there are better options out there.

    • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      There’s an entire food science behind flavor and melt temperature for processed cheese products. The cheese used at nearly every large fast food chain are not off the shelf options like you have at the store, they are custom made for their specific methods and product line. What melts well with a broiler won’t be the best with a flat top.