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Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks

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Is Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks healthy?

Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. The Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks are made primarily from high-quality ingredients like pasteurized milk and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium.

How processed is Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks?

Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Hot Peppers, Monterey Jack Cheese 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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Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks

Simply Go
85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Grocery Outlet
Category Cheese
Summary

The Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks are made primarily from high-quality ingredients like pasteurized milk and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide essential nutrients such as protein and calcium. The inclusion of natural ingredients like jalapeño peppers adds flavor without excessive processing. However, as a processed food, the score is capped due to its processing level, despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk is a high-quality source of calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function.

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Monterey Jack Cheese
Very Good

Monterey Jack cheese provides protein and calcium, contributing to muscle and bone health.

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Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Cultured milk contains beneficial probiotics that support digestive health and immune function.

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Hot Peppers
Good

Hot peppers add flavor and contain capsaicin, which may support metabolism and provide antioxidant properties.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient essential for hydration and processing in food preparation.

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Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Distilled vinegar adds flavor and acts as a preservative, with no significant health impact.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curdling and aging, with no direct health concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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