Common questions

Is GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE healthy?

GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This Monterey Jack cheese is made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE?

GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture 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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GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

Name: GIANT EAGLE, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
Brand: Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Giant Eagle, Inc.

Category Cheese

Summary

This Monterey Jack cheese is made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, which are simple and clean ingredients. Despite being processed, it lacks harmful additives or seed oils, making it a relatively healthy choice within its category. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of artificial ingredients and the use of traditional cheese-making methods contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 4

Pasteurized Milk

Good

Provides high-quality dairy protein and essential calcium, supporting muscle health and strong bones.

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Cheese Culture

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Salt

Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and traditional food preservation.

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Enzymes

Neutral

Natural agents derived from traditional sources used to coagulate milk and form curds during cheese making.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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