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Since when does American Cheese have any biological components that can even *be* organic? Something doesn't smell right...
May 1, 2025 8:33 PM
andexer
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Since when does American Cheese have any biological components that can even *be* organic? Something doesn't smell right...
friendsofsandwiches
is velvita even organic?
OnceBotheredTwiceShy
says it on the package so it must be true ... right ?
WellWhatTheHeck
I mean, cows don't squeeze out fresh brie. All cheese is processed to some extent. Obviously, I say this as a fat American man who likes American "cheese." Anyway, I don't take fault. Organic is good for us and good for the planet... well, maybe not so good for us when it comes to this product.
an0therthr0waway
since always. It starts with the same milk as cheddar, gouda, jack, colby, etc. It's the *process*, not the ingredients, that define it as "American cheese"
Fidgiggity
If the cows are raised under organic conditions and certified to have been done so, then the cheese that follows throughout the entire process is organic. After the the lactic acid bacteria (not classified for organic-ness) is added and the cheese forms, they just shred it and melt it back together with some salt, sodium citrate and citric acid added in, all of which don't break the "organic-ness" of the farmed or finished product.
dwolvin
Organic generally means about as much as natural. Unless the seller is willing to show the farming method.
an0therthr0waway
As long as the USDA remains functional, there is a legal definition that must be met to badge a product as "organic".
dwolvin
Yep- here is the rabbithole if you are interested: https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/how-gmos-are-regulated-united-states