COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK

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Is COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK healthy?

COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains high-quality ingredients like pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium.

How processed is COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK?

COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive COLBY JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized milk, Cheese cultures count 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 JACK A BLEND OF COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE CRACKER CUT SLICES, COLBY JACK

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63 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains high-quality ingredients like pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of annatto for coloring and its overall processing level. Despite having a clean ingredient list with minimal additives, the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 5

Pasteurized milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk is the primary source of calcium and protein in this product, providing essential nutrients in a safe, processed form.

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Cheese cultures
Very Good

Cheese cultures help develop the flavor and texture of the cheese, contributing to its quality and digestibility.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Enzymes (microbial)
Neutral

Microbial enzymes are used to coagulate the milk, aiding cheese production without adding flavor or nutritional value.

Annatto (vegetable color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give the cheese its characteristic color without affecting taste or nutrition.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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