Velveeta Slices Original 16 oz: history

Recorded observations

Observation dates identify evidence. Applicability dates identify the period a product state is known to describe. National labels can coexist.

• United States back panel, photographed 2026 · evidence observed 2026-06-30
• USDA Branded Foods label record, 2023 · evidence observed 2023-08-31
• United States front panel, photographed 2020 · evidence observed 2020-08-24
• Evidence awaiting context review

Dated evidence, newest first

1. 2023-08-31 · ingredients
   Ingredient list: US · until 2023-08-31^[2]
   • Earlier ingredient evidence; see its market and date qualifiers.
   older list; until is the USDA record date, not a known change date

Earlier ingredient lists

US · until 2023-08-31

• Whey^[2] · older list; until is the USDA record date, not a known change date
• Milk^[2]
• Milk protein concentrate^[2]
• Modified starch^[2]
• Canola oil^[2]
• Sodium citrates^[2]
• Gelatine^[2] · first of the ingredients after "CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF"
• Salt^[2] · less than 2%
• Calcium phosphate^[2] · less than 2%
• Sodium phosphates^[2] · less than 2%
• Lactic acid^[2] · less than 2%
• Sorbic acid (preservative)^[2] · less than 2%
• Butterfat^[2] · less than 2%
• Cultures^[2] · less than 2%
• Paprika oleoresin (colour)^[2] · less than 2%; printed "PAPRIKA EXTRACT AND ANNATTO (COLOR)"
• Annatto (colour)^[2] · less than 2%
• Enzymes^[2] · less than 2%
• Natural flavourings^[2] · less than 2%
• Vitamin A palmitate^[2] · less than 2%

The current list is on the product page.

References

1. Back panel photograph: Nutrition Facts, ingredient list, allergen statement and Kraft Heinz address block Open Food Facts. pack. Published 2026-06-30. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 0021000611461. back panel (imgid 22, 24). cc-by-sa-3.0. Open Food Facts contributors. Upstream: https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/0021000611461.
2. USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (LI), fdc_id 2614612, version 2023-08-31 U.S. Department of Agriculture. registry. Published 2023-08-31. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 2614612. brand_owner, ingredients, nutrients. cc0. Upstream: Label Insight.
3. Front panel photograph of the 16 oz, 24-slice pack Open Food Facts. pack. Published 2020-08-24. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 0021000611461. front panel (imgid 2). cc-by-sa-3.0. Open Food Facts contributors. Upstream: https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/0021000611461.
4. Open Food Facts: Velveeta Slices Original Open Food Facts. catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 0021000611461. ODbL. Open Food Facts contributors.
5. USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (LI), fdc_id 2676003, version 2023-11-16 U.S. Department of Agriculture. registry. Published 2023-11-16. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 2676003. brand_owner (source of prefix 0021000 on company/kraft-heinz-foods-company). cc0. Upstream: Label Insight.
6. Amazon.com: Velveeta Slices, 24 ct Pack, Original Amazon.com. retailer. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: B00LOATP10. product details table (UPC, GTIN), price.
7. Kraft Heinz: Velveeta Original Flavored Cheese (slices), sizes 12 oz and 16 oz The Kraft Heinz Company. manufacturer. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 00021000611447. Buy Online widget ids 021000611447, 021000611461.
8. Kraft Heinz: Velveeta brand page The Kraft Heinz Company. manufacturer. Accessed 2026-09-13.
9. Wikipedia (en): Velveeta Wikipedia. publication. Accessed 2026-09-13. CC BY-SA 4.0.
10. Barcodepedia (2007, archived): Kraft Velveeta Cheese Singles, 16 oz Barcodepedia. catalogue. Published 2007-05-09. Accessed 2026-09-13. Record: 021000611461. Upstream: Amazon.com.