COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SNACK PORTIONS, COLBY JACK
TillamookAnalysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores
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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 milkVery Good
This ingredient provides high-quality dairy protein and calcium, essential for bone health and muscle function, and is minimally processed.
See more about Cultured pasteurized milk →saltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about salt →enzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate curdling, with no significant health impact.
See more about enzymes →annatto (color)Neutral
Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its characteristic hue without affecting nutritional value.
See more about annatto (color) →Processing
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