WHAT'S IN KRAFT SINGLES?
KRAFT SINGLES — FAR FROM HOMEMADE™
RAPID REVIEW
Information updated June 2026
Once upon a time, Kraft cheese-makers were referred to as “Kraft Master Blenders”:
Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside Kraft Singles American today >> numerous ingredients Not In Kitchen™ >> ingredients which would never be there if we were making American Cheese at home from scratch:
Note: Although some of the ingredients in Kraft Singles are components which naturally occur in milk, when they are listed as separate ingredients they have been added by the manufacturer. For example, Milkfat is naturally contained within milk but since it is listed as an ingredient for Kraft Singles, it was purchased and added by Kraft Heinz to Kraft Singles >> as such, this ingredient is listed as Not In Kitchen because someone making cheese at home would not incorporate Milkfat as a separate ingredient.
Following is a comparison of Kraft Natural Jalapeño Cheddar with four ingredients vs. Kraft Singles Pepper Jack with 19 ingredients:
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