Colby & Monterey Jack Natural Cheese Snack Sticks
Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This cheese snack stick is made from pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and annatto for color, which are all relatively clean ingredients. The product is processed, but it avoids harmful additives such as seed oils, artificial flavors, or preservatives, which helps maintain a higher score within its category. The use of natural ingredients and the absence of excessive additives contribute positively to its rating, although the processing level limits the maximum score.
Key ingredients 5
Pasteurized MilkGood
Pasteurized milk is a primary source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function, and is processed to ensure safety.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CulturesGood
Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, and support healthy gut bacteria when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
See more about Cheese Cultures →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate curdling, playing a neutral role in the ingredient list.
See more about Enzymes →Annatto (Color)Neutral
Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its appealing color without affecting flavor or nutrition.
See more about Annatto (Color) →Processing
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