processed cheese alternative
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.sest tʃiːz ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
US /ˈprɑː.sest tʃiːz ɔːlˈtɝː.nə.tɪv/
A cheese-like food made without real cheese, often from oils and starches.
She packed a processed cheese alternative sandwich for the school trip.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A vegan product designed to melt and taste like cheese.
The burger came with a processed cheese alternative that melted nicely.
3. A cheaper option used in place of traditional cheese in packaged foods.
The frozen pizza lists a processed cheese alternative among its ingredients.
4. A lactose-free stand-in for cheese in cooking.
He swapped in a processed cheese alternative to keep the recipe dairy-free.