Pepper Jack Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with Jalapeño Peppers Singles
KrogerAnalysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This cheese product is processed and contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cheese culture, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is a processed cheese product, which typically involves additional processing steps and additives compared to traditional cheeses. The presence of processed ingredients limits its score, despite the absence of harmful additives.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized MilkGood
Pasteurized milk is a good source of calcium and protein, and is safely processed for consumer consumption.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, supporting fermentation and quality.
See more about Cheese Culture →American CheeseNeutral
American cheese provides a familiar flavor and smooth texture, but is highly processed and may contain additives.
SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production but do not significantly impact health either positively or negatively.
See more about Enzymes →Monterey Jack CheeseNeutral
Monterey Jack cheese adds flavor and texture, but is a processed dairy product with similar considerations as other cheeses.
See more about Monterey Jack Cheese →Processing
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