America’s Worst Cheese Brand is Sold in Colorado

What's the worst kind of cheese you can buy in Colorado? Did you know that some of the most popular brands of "sliced cheese" in the stores in Grand Junction contain less than 50% actual cheese curd?

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The website 247Wallstr.com recently answered this cheesy question by producing a list of cheeses you may want to avoid due to overprocessing, or because the cheese is just a low-quality imitation.

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Avoiding Low-Quality Cheese in Colorado

247Wallst.com names seven of the worst types of cheese you should avoid buying at stores in Colorado. The top three on their list are Kraft Singles, Hickory Farms Cheese, and Great Value Cheese (Walmart).

What's Wrong With Low-Quality Cheese

Processed Cheese Products (e.g., Kraft Singles, Velveeta): This cheese is usually guilty of containing less than 51% actual cheese. It is full of fillers, preservatives, and extra salt. Processed cheese is low in nutrition and full of chemicals.

Imitation Cheeses: Imitation cheese can be more vegetable oil than milk giving it a weird texture and flavor. These types of cheese are loaded with trans fats with next to no nutritional value.

Pre-Shredded Cheese: Shredded cheese can be loaded with cellulose to keep it from clumping. It’s often higher in additives that can make it harder to melt. Shred the cheese yourself for better taste and quality melts.

Flavored Cheese Imitations (e.g., “Cheese Snacks”): These are made with fillers and artificial cheese. Colors and sweeteners are often along for the ride as well. It earns the nickname ‘junk food.’

Find Real Cheese in Colorado

Staying away from overprocessed, low-quality cheese means you'll be sticking to nutrient-dense cheese loaded with calcium, protein, and vitamins without all the additives. Real cheese has a better flavor and texture which improves your meals. Finding a locally made cheese you love is better for everyone as it helps local farmers and is more sustainable to produce.

Check out Haystack Mountain Creamery, Rockin W Cheese or Jumpin’ Good Goat Dairy. They provide a great taste while supporting local producers.