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Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors

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Is Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors healthy?

Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This queso blanco contains beneficial ingredients like nonfat milk and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide protein and calcium.

How processed is Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors?

Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Monterey Jack Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers count in its favor; Soybean Oil, Maltodextrin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mateo s Gourmet Queso Blanco Medium Heat 15oz Glass Jar No Artificial Colors or Flavors

Mateo's
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Sauer Brands Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This queso blanco contains beneficial ingredients like nonfat milk and Monterey Jack cheese, which provide protein and calcium. However, the presence of soybean oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, and maltodextrin, a highly processed carbohydrate, negatively impact its healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the absence of artificial colors or flavors.

Key ingredients 7

Monterey Jack Cheese
Good

This cheese provides protein and calcium, contributing to nutritional value and flavor.

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Jalapeno Peppers
Good

Jalapenos add flavor and contain capsaicin, which may have metabolism-boosting properties.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a common base in many processed foods, providing hydration without adding calories or nutrients.

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Nonfat Milk
Neutral

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

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Modified Corn Starch
Neutral

Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, with minimal nutritional impact.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids and may contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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