Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz

Common questions

Is Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz healthy?

Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz 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 contains cultured pasteurized milk, which is a beneficial ingredient providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

How processed is Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz?

Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz'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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Tillamook - Colby Jack Cheese 8.00 oz

Tillamook
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 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 contains cultured pasteurized milk, which is a beneficial ingredient providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the use of annatto for coloring and its processing level, which limits its score. Despite having a clean ingredient list with minimal additives, the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured pasteurized milk
Very Good

This ingredient provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and is a natural base for cheese, making it a beneficial component.

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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 standard in cheese-making and do not carry significant health implications.

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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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