プロセスチーズ
ぷろせすちーず
noun
processed cheese
1.
processed cheese
Cheese made by melting and emulsifying natural cheese with other ingredients. In Japan, it is widely sold in individually-wrapped slices or blocks and is a common household staple used in sandwiches, cooking, and snacks.
プロセスチーズを一切れ食べた。
I ate one slice of processed cheese.
プロセスチーズは個包装されていて便利だ。
Processed cheese is convenient because it's individually wrapped.
プロセスチーズは常温でも比較的長持ちするが、開封後は冷蔵が必要だ。
Processed cheese keeps relatively well at room temperature, but refrigeration is needed after opening.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ナチュラルチーズ: natural cheese — made directly from milk without processing; richer flavor but shorter shelf life
- 溶るチーズ: melting cheese — cheese designed to melt, such as for pizza or gratin
- スライスチーズ: sliced cheese — individually wrapped cheese slices (often processed cheese in Japan)