Cheez Whiz
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Cheez Whiz is a thick processed cheese sauce or spread introduced by Kraft Foods in 1952. The bright, orange, viscous liquid usually comes in a glass jar, and is used as a topping for corn chips, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, and other foods. It is popular in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines.
Cheez Whiz is one of a number of "processed cheese foods", a category including similar products like Velveeta and some types of individually-wrapped cheese slices. These products contain regular cheese that has been reprocessed along with additional ingredients such as emulsifiers and stabilizing agents, such as xanthan gum or carrageenan. These products derive their tanginess and flavor from additional ingredients such as citric acid and flavoring compounds. Annatto is used for coloring.
Products include:
- Cheez Whiz
- Cheez Whiz Light
- Salsa Con Queso
Cheez Whiz can also be found in Handi Snacks as Ritz Cheez Whiz 'n' Crackers in Canada.
Regional
Cheez Whiz is often used in Philadelphia Cheesesteaks, although other cheeses can be used. In Philly restaurants, the menu for cheese steaks often offers you a choice between cream cheese, cheddar, American and "Whiz" ("Whiz," of course, has another meaning that can make this menu listing very amusing).
See also
- Easy Cheese (processed cheese in a spray can)
- Kraft Dinner
- Velveeta