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Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese

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Common questions

Is Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese healthy?

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is primarily composed of Monterey Jack cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium, and includes jalapeno peppers for flavor.

How processed is Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese?

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Jalapeño Pepper Jack Shredded Cheese

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70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is primarily composed of Monterey Jack cheese, which is a good source of protein and calcium, and includes jalapeno peppers for flavor. The presence of potato starch as an anti-caking agent indicates some level of processing, but the ingredient list remains relatively clean with no harmful additives. The processing level limits the score, but the overall quality of the ingredients supports a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

High-quality dairy base providing complete protein, calcium, and essential nutrients.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial live bacteria traditionally used in cheese making to aid fermentation and flavor development.

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Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers
Good

Whole vegetable peppers adding natural flavor, heat, and antioxidants.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Plant-derived starch commonly used to prevent shredded cheese pieces from clumping together.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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