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colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese

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Is colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese healthy?

colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product is composed of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, both of which are minimally processed and provide high-quality protein and calcium.

How processed is colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese?

colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese Culture counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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colby and monterrey jack shredded cheese

75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product is composed of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, both of which are minimally processed and provide high-quality protein and calcium. The ingredients list is clean, consisting mainly of pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, with the addition of color being typical in cheese production. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the presence of beneficial nutrients contribute to a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 5

Cheese Culture
Good

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

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Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Standard dairy base used in cheese production, providing essential nutrients like protein and calcium.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Microbial or animal-derived agents used to curdle the milk and form cheese curds.

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Color Added
Neutral

Standard coloring agent used to give Colby cheese its characteristic orange hue.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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