American is typically more mild in taste and smoother than cheddar; unless we are talking Kraft Singles American, which is a smoother or creamier cheddar.

[–] platypus_plumba@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I thought it was cheddar diluted in some chemicals and milk to improve flavor and to lower the melting point.

[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

It does have emulsifiers and other dairy products in it. It has a higher moisture content, which the emulsifiers help to hold in suspension with the cheese. Without the emulsifiers the cheese would leak water/fluid out and the shelf life would be considerably shortened. The emulsifiers used are very common in many foods from almond milk to soft drinks.

[–] LittleBorat2@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago

All I know is that it is technically speaking real cheese (which is surprising).