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Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)

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Common questions

Is Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) healthy?

Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) is a processed cheese product with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)?

Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk counts in its favor; Potato Starch and/or Corn Starch (Anti-caking Agent) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Joseph Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)

Joseph Farms
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Joseph Gallo Farms
Category Cheese
Summary

Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded) is a processed cheese product with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of cultured pasteurized milk, which provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, the presence of anti-caking agents such as potato or corn starch and the natural mold inhibitor natamycin indicates a moderate level of processing. Despite these additives, the product maintains a good nutritional profile with no harmful substances, but its processing level limits the score potential.

Key ingredients 5

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides high-quality protein and calcium, supporting bone health and muscle function. Its natural fermentation process also enhances digestibility.

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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 aging and texture development without significantly impacting health.

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Natamycin (Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Neutral

Natamycin helps prevent mold growth, ensuring product safety without affecting flavor or nutrition.

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Potato Starch and/or Corn Starch (Anti-caking Agent)
Bad

This additive prevents clumping but is a processed ingredient that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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