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Why Getting Pre-Shredded Cheese For Nachos Makes You Look Like A Kitchen Rookie
By Harriette Halepis
Pre-shredded cheese can cause a lot of trouble for nachos or other melty dishes, as they contain wood pulp that keeps them from melting.
Pre-shredded cheese tastes different, and most are also coated in cellulose to prevent the cheese from sticking together by reducing its moisture.
The cellulose added to food is, at its core, a type of wood pulp. It prevents excess moisture and is a food-grade substance that is safe to consume.
The cellulose in shredded cheese won't yield the perfectly melted results you want, and for those cheesy dishes, it would be better to shred your own block of cheese.