Why Does Velveeta Melt So Well?

When they added sodium citrate to their cheesey experiments, they found they could melt cheese and reform it into the familiar, Velveeta-shaped block. That's because the sodium citrate changes the state of those caseins, and allows them to form something much more soluble and resistant to heat.

Why does Velveeta cheese melt so well?

When they added sodium citrate to their cheesey experiments, they found they could melt cheese and reform it into the familiar, Velveeta-shaped block. That's because the sodium citrate changes the state of those caseins, and allows them to form something much more soluble and resistant to heat.

Does Velveeta melt well?

Velveeta cheese is an all American soft cheese. This is a pasteurized and processed cheese, whose making began in the year 1928. Its smooth and creamy texture on melting makes it ideal as a topping for many a dish.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.