Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts

Common questions

Is Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts healthy?

Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This cheese product is made from cultured pasteurized milk and jalapeno peppers, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and flavor.

How processed is Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts?

Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured 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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Publix Pepper Jack Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Cheese Cracker Cuts

Publix
85 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Publix
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is made from cultured pasteurized milk and jalapeno peppers, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and flavor. The processing level is moderate, but the ingredient list is clean with no harmful additives, allowing it to score well within its category. The presence of natural ingredients like milk and peppers contributes positively to its nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

This ingredient provides natural dairy nutrients and is a traditional base for cheese, supporting quality and flavor.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop the characteristic flavors and textures of cheese, supporting quality and authenticity.

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Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers
Neutral

Jalapeno peppers add flavor and spice without significantly impacting nutritional value, making them a neutral ingredient.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese-making to develop texture and flavor, serving a functional role without strong positive or negative connotations.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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