COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK

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Common questions

Is COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK healthy?

COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK 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 classified as ultra-processed due to its packaging and processing level, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

How processed is COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK?

COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK'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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COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK

Tillamook
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Tillamook County Creamery Association
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product is classified as ultra-processed due to its packaging and processing level, which limits its score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list. It contains cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, and annatto for color, with minimal additives. While the ingredients are straightforward and lack harmful substances like seed oils or artificial sweeteners, the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured pasteurized milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, and is minimally processed.

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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 in cheese production to facilitate curdling, with no significant health impact.

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annatto (color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic hue without affecting nutritional value.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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