“Cheez Whiz sold in the United States does not explicitly list cheese in the ingredients anymore. Rather, if you look, you’ll see 27 other ingredients, including whey (a protein byproduct of milk, the liquid left after the milk has been curdled and strained), corn syrup, and milk protein concentrate (a cheaper alternative to higher-priced powdered milk).”
When did Cheez Whiz come on the market, anyway? The seventies? Is there any other “authentic” food featuring an edible, artificial spray? Jello salad with Cool Whip is the only thing I can think of, but it’s not revered anywhere that I’m aware.
Cheez Whiz is the first cousin of Velveeta, another product of dubious history. Remember trying to find the stuff in my local military commissary and finally located it on the snack aisle. Makes sense, I guess, because it sure ain’t cheese.
Always a little leery of a “cheese” product that (a) isn’t refrigerated and (b) isn’t sold in the dairy section.
As for cheesesteaks, I’ve always preferred provolone.