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A combination of one or more types of natural cheese that have been pasteurized to extend storage life. Cheese spreads and imitation or substitute cheeses are also included in the Processed Cheese categroies. Processed cheeses generally contain added dairy ingredients, such as emulsifiers to increase smoothness or melting properties. Dyes are added to create coloring, preservatives to lengthen shelf life are added in addition to stabilizers, vegetable-based gums, and flavoring to provide a distinctive taste in the product.