The Secret of Velveeta: How Cheese Food Is Made

As fall quickly approaches, it's time to look into a ubiquitous yet controversial component of American summer cuisine.

By Veronique Greenwood
Sep 19, 2011 5:00 AMApr 18, 2023 6:10 PM

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If you slapped some cheddar on your burgers this summer, you probably noticed its tasty, but unsightly, oil leaks. No matter how you slice it, a greasy slick will ooze out of melting cheese, when heat renders liquid fats that were solid at room temperature.

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