MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE

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Common questions

Is MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE healthy?

MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is composed of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, both of which are made from cultured pasteurized milk and do not contain artificial additives or preservatives.

How processed is MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE?

MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk 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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MEIJER, COLBY JACK CHEESE

Meijer
60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Meijer, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is composed of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, both of which are made from cultured pasteurized milk and do not contain artificial additives or preservatives. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to its processing level, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient list. The product provides a good source of protein and calcium but is capped due to its processing classification.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This ingredient provides essential nutrients and is processed safely through pasteurization, making it a beneficial component of cheese.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used to facilitate cheese production; they are neutral in terms of health impact and are common in cheese making.

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Color Added
Neutral

Color additives are used to give cheese its appealing appearance but do not significantly affect health.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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