New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese

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Is New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese healthy?

New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Colby Jack Cheese is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized milk, cheese culture, and salt.

How processed is New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese?

New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Cultured Pasteurized Milk 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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New Bridge Colby Jack Cheese

New Bridge
85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$9.03 · 16 oz · $0.56 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

Colby Jack Cheese is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, primarily composed of pasteurized milk, cheese culture, and salt. The presence of annatto for coloring is minimal and does not significantly impact the health profile. While it is processed, the absence of harmful additives or seed oils allows it to maintain a favorable score within its category.

Key ingredients 7

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients and is a fundamental base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.

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Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

Cultured pasteurized milk ensures the development of flavor and safety, making the cheese more digestible.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture, contributing to the cheese's overall quality and digestibility.

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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 coagulate milk, aiding in cheese production without adding flavor or nutritional value.

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Annatto (Vegetable Color)
Neutral

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

Color Added
Neutral

Color added is used for aesthetic purposes and does not impact the nutritional value or safety of the product.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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