プロセスチーズ

ぷろせすちーず
noun
processed cheese
food
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(ひと)切(き)れ食(た)べた。
I ate one slice of processed cheese.
プロセスチーズは個包装(こほうそう)されていて便利(べんり)だ。
Processed cheese is convenient because it's individually wrapped.
プロセスチーズは常温(じょうおん)でも比較的(ひかくてき)長持(ながも)ちするが、開封後(かいふうご)は冷蔵(れいぞう)が必要(ひつよう)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(と)けるチーズ: 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)

Related Words

Compare: ナチュラルチーズ (natural cheese)
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