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GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

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Is GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE healthy?

GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded cheese product contains Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

How processed is GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE?

GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

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GREAT VALUE, SHREDDED COLBY & MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

Great Value
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
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Category Cheese
Summary

This shredded cheese product contains Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of anti-caking agents and preservatives, which limits its score. While the cheese itself is made from standard ingredients, the processing level and additives prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 8

Colby Cheese
Neutral

Colby cheese is a traditional dairy product made from milk, providing protein and calcium, but it is highly processed in this form.

Monterey Jack Cheese
Neutral

Monterey Jack cheese is a processed cheese product made from milk, offering some nutritional value but also highly processed.

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Annatto
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its orange hue, with minimal impact on health.

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Anti-Caking Blend
Neutral

The anti-caking blend prevents clumping in powdered or shredded cheese, with no significant health concerns.

Potato Starch
Neutral

Potato starch is used as an anti-caking agent and stabilizer, generally considered safe and neutral in effect.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch is a natural thickener and anti-caking agent, with no known harmful effects in typical consumption.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is an antifungal agent used to prevent mold growth on cheese, considered safe for consumption.

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En:e160b
Neutral

En:e160b (annatto extract) is a natural coloring additive used in cheese, with minimal health impact.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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