Finely Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, which provide protein and calcium. However, it includes modified cornstarch to prevent caking and natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which are indicative of moderate processing. While these additives are not harmful, they contribute to a higher processing level, capping the score below the maximum for minimally processed foods.
Key ingredients 7
Pasteurized MilkVery Good
High-quality dairy base providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live bacteria used in traditional cheese making to ferment milk and develop flavor.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →AnnattoNeutral
Natural plant-derived colorant used to give the cheese its yellowish hue.
See more about Annatto →Modified CornstarchNeutral
Derived from corn and added in small amounts to prevent the shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.
See more about Modified Cornstarch →NatamycinNeutral
A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used to prevent mold growth on the cheese surface.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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