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All these 8 oz $2 and $3 cheeses at Walmart, Krogers, etc taste like congealed, tasteless fat pretty much. (especially the muenster, colby mix and mozzarella) A few years ago they at least had a little flavor.
I'm not comparing them to European cheeses, I'm comparing them to the poor quality US commercial cheese they used to make. I feel US commercial box store cheese doesn't seem to be worth eating anymore unless your starving and need some fat calories.
What do you think?
Much of the contents are whey and other milk by-products. They put just enough real cheese in it, to give a hint of the scent and taste. Did you ever wonder what happens to the 48% of milkfat that is lower in saturation and left over, after butter and cheese is made? This is where much of it goes. It's right in league with soybean-based fake hamburger.
you are complaining about a food cost of 2-3 dollars ...that is poor quality?? at Walmart??
that's like buying imitation crabmeat for 1.99lb and complaining its not real crab...
Walmart is known for cheap....cheap and cheap..
A block of simple, non-aged cheese like Monterrey jack isn't gonna be significantly different if it's Walmart's Great Value label or whatever or if it's Kraft. It's going to be a mild, fairly bland, pedestrian package of cheese. Decent to cut up into cubes for a toddler's snack, shred into an omelet, munch on with some crackers. For a pairing with some higher end wine, for a gourmet presentation, etc. , nah, it's not gonna be that impressive. Inexpensive, mass-produced and marketed cheeses are not gong to be as interesting as small-batch, artisan cheeses, overall.
All these 8 oz $2 and $3 cheeses at Walmart, Krogers, etc taste like congealed, tasteless fat pretty much. (especially the muenster, colby mix and mozzarella) A few years ago they at least had a little flavor.
I'm not comparing them to European cheeses, I'm comparing them to the poor quality US commercial cheese they used to make. I feel US commercial box store cheese doesn't seem to be worth eating anymore unless your starving and need some fat calories.
What do you think?
I don't buy store brand cheeses. But apparently, at least one is considered quite decent.
The commenters raised a ruckus about pitting Tillamook Medium against the TJ Sharp Cheddar, and I must agree. Tillamook Extra Sharp is my go-to cheese for everyday cooking.
The commenters raised a ruckus about pitting Tillamook Medium against the TJ Sharp Cheddar, and I must agree. Tillamook Extra Sharp is my go-to cheese for everyday cooking.
I'd try the Trader Joe's. Will have to buy some next time I am in there. I've purchased cheeses there before - never really considered them a "box store" though. Most everything in there I have tried, I've loved. Tillamook is not sold around here, but I like Cabot for sure.
One commenter mentions TJ's 'Unexpected Cheddar". I've tried it, and it is delicious. Have not been able to find it recently though.
I'd try the Trader Joe's. Will have to buy some next time I am in there. I've purchased cheeses there before - never really considered them a "box store" though. Most everything in there I have tried, I've loved. Tillamook is not sold around here, but I like Cabot for sure.
One commenter mentions TJ's 'Unexpected Cheddar". I've tried it, and it is delicious. Have not been able to find it recently though.
Tillamook is an Oregon-based cheese producer, and the brand is widely available in the western U.S. I've never tried TJ's cheddar, but I'm willing to give it a whirl. TJ's is careful to keep its sources under wraps, but it would be interesting to know who actually makes its store-brand cheddar.
Muenster, Colby mix and mozzarella? What did you expect? Cheap "cheese" is never good.
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