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Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk.

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Is Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk. healthy?

Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk. scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product contains high-quality ingredients like Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, which provide beneficial nutrients such as protein and calcium.

How processed is Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk.?

Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk. is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk.'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese Culture 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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Member's Mark Colby and Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 16 oz., 2 pk.

Member's Mark
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Walmart
Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product contains high-quality ingredients like Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, which provide beneficial nutrients such as protein and calcium. However, it includes natamycin, a synthetic preservative, which is a concern for some consumers. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 9

Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Colby Cheese
Neutral

Standard dairy cheese providing protein and calcium, though viewed as a whole component category rather than specifically beneficial or harmful.

Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Standard dairy base that has been heat-treated for safety.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard coagulating agents used to curdle milk during cheese production.

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Annatto Color
Neutral

Natural plant-derived food coloring commonly used to give cheese its yellow-orange hue.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

Standard dairy cheese providing a mild flavor and smooth melting qualities.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

Used in shredded cheeses as an anti-caking agent to prevent the shreds from sticking together.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used to prevent mold growth on cheese products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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