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The cheese melts faster. But I've def had better grilled cheese with, like, provolone.
I think there is such a thing as fancy American cheese that actually tastes good, but I've never seen it or tasted it.
American cheese is just cheese (usually cheddar) mixed with potassium citrate that acts as an emulsifier and prevents it from breaking when heated. It's as good as whatever cheese you start with.
Sodium citrate. Which I believe is there to allow the cheese to survive pasteurization, but it results in the texture and melting properties that make it the objectively correct choice for cheeseburgers. I still stand by provolone for cheesesteak sandwiches though.
And in that vein if you're sufficiently adventurous you can americanize your cheeses of choice
That's interesting. I would imagine the same with magnesium citrate would be more of a uh liberating experience.
Kraft Deli Selects if you're looking for prepackaged, otherwise a deli counter probably has it.