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Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese

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Is Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese healthy?

Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Colby Jack Natural Cheese is a processed cheese with a relatively clean ingredient list, including pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese?

Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture 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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Kraft Colby Jack Natural Cheese

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80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.33 · 8 oz · $0.42 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

Colby Jack Natural Cheese is a processed cheese with a relatively clean ingredient list, including pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, the presence of natamycin as a mold inhibitor, while generally safe, raises concerns about additive use. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of seed oils and artificial additives supports a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 6

Pasteurized Milk
Very Good

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

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures help develop flavor and texture in cheese, and support healthy gut bacteria.

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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 facilitate cheese production, aiding in curd formation without affecting nutritional value.

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Annatto (Color)
Neutral

Annatto is a natural coloring agent used to give cheese its appealing orange hue without impacting flavor.

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Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Neutral

Natamycin helps prevent mold growth on the cheese surface, extending shelf life naturally.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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