Ingredient

Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

These cheeses are often blended together for their complementary flavors and textures. They are …

What it is

Colby and Monterey Jack are semi-hard cheeses made from cow's milk. Colby is a mild, marbled cheese with a reddish-orange hue, while Monterey Jack is a pale yellow, creamy cheese. Both are produced by adding bacterial cultures and rennet to milk, then curdling, cutting, and pressing the curds into blocks.

Why it's used

These cheeses are often blended together for their complementary flavors and textures. They are frequently used in shredded or sliced forms in a variety of dishes, including pizzas, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.

Health notes

Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as food ingredients. They are a source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. Like all dairy products, they contain saturated fat and cholesterol. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various cheese products, but specific evaluations for Colby and Monterey Jack blends are not typically highlighted separately.

Allergen info

Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses are derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's 9 major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Natural Cheese, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Turkey Breast And Colby Jack Natural Cheese In Wheat Bread, Jumpin' Turkey Jack Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 222kcal 14.8Protein 5.6Fat 27.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Colby Jack Cheese Cubes Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 367kcal 23.3Protein 30Fat 3.3Carbs

The Kroger Co. Kroger, Colby Jack Cheese Snacks Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 381kcal 23.8Protein 33.3Fat 0Carbs

Brookshire Grocery Company Sliced Colby Jack Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 348kcal 21.7Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs Milton G. Waldbaum Company Hard-Boiled Egg With Roasted Peanuts & Colby Jack Cheese. Eggs & Egg Substitutes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 72% DV per serving 330kcal 19.8Protein 27.4Fat 4.7Carbs Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC Pepperoni, Cheese & Crackers Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 443kcal 18.9Protein 33.6Fat —Carbs

Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Apple & Cheese Snack Tray, Apple & Cheese Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 162kcal 6.3Protein 9.2Fat 12.0Carbs Five Star Gourmet Foods Inc. Broccoli, Colby & Carrots Snackers With Ranch Dip, Broccoli, Colby & Carrots Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 160kcal 3.8Protein 13.2Fat 8.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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