Ingredient

Colby Cheese

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Colby cheese is often used as a table cheese for snacking and in cheese …

What is Colby Cheese?

Colby cheese is a semi-hard, mild-flavored American cheese. It is made from cow's milk, colored with annatto, and has a softer texture and higher moisture content than cheddar. It is produced by washing the curd to remove lactic acid, resulting in a sweeter taste.

Is Colby Cheese vegan?

No. Colby Cheese is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Colby Cheese gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Colby Cheese a major allergen?

Colby cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Colby Cheese used for?

Colby cheese is often used as a table cheese for snacking and in cheese platters.

Is Colby Cheese safe?

Colby cheese is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.

Why it's used

Colby cheese is often used as a table cheese for snacking and in cheese platters. Its mild flavor and good melting properties make it popular in dishes like grilled cheese sandwiches, casseroles, and as a topping for baked potatoes. It is also frequently blended with other cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, to create Colby Jack.

Health notes

Colby cheese is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. As a dairy product, it is a source of calcium and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and dairy products. Typical consumption of Colby cheese as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Colby cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Colby Cheese

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Cheetos Fantastix Chili Cheese Corn And Potato Snacks 1.0 Ounce Plastic Bag Pepsico Inc. Cheetos Fantastix Chili Cheese Corn And Potato Snacks 1.0 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 459kcal 7.1Protein 17.7Fat 67.1Carbs Roundy's, Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheeses Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheeses Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Santa Fe Style Bed Of Crisp Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Roasted Corn, Monterey Jack-Colby Cheese With Tortilla Chips And Salsa Ranch Dressing, Santa Fe Style Ready Pac Produce, Inc. Santa Fe Style Bed Of Crisp Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Roasted Corn, Monterey Jack-Colby Cheese With Tortilla Chips And Salsa Ranch Dressing, Santa Fe Style Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 153kcal 5.7Protein 10.7Fat 9.0Carbs Cachevalley, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Cache Valley Dairy Association Cachevalley, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 372kcal 23.3Protein 30.2Fat 2.3Carbs Clover Valley, Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese Schreiber Foods, Inc. Clover Valley, Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Healthy Harvest Crisp Sliced Apples, Natural Almonds, Colby Jack Cheese, & Sweet Carrots Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Healthy Harvest Crisp Sliced Apples, Natural Almonds, Colby Jack Cheese, & Sweet Carrots Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 160kcal 6.1Protein 11.0Fat 11.0Carbs Spinach Dijon Baby Spinach, Hard- Boiled Egg, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Jack-Colby Cheese With Crispy Noodles, Sweet Onion Dijon Vinaigrette, Spinach Dijon Ready Pac Produce, Inc. Spinach Dijon Baby Spinach, Hard- Boiled Egg, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Jack-Colby Cheese With Crispy Noodles, Sweet Onion Dijon Vinaigrette, Spinach Dijon Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 215kcal 7.4Protein 14.1Fat 14.8Carbs Colby Natural Cheese, Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Banana Chips & Creamy Peanut Drops Snacks, Colby Natural Cheese, Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Banana Chips & Creamy Peanut Sargento Foods Inc Colby Natural Cheese, Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Banana Chips & Creamy Peanut Drops Snacks, Colby Natural Cheese, Dark Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Banana Chips & Creamy Peanut Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 465kcal 16.3Protein 32.6Fat 27.9Carbs Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, Colby Jack Hy-Vee, Inc. Colby Jack A Blend Of Colby And Monterey Jack Shredded Cheeses, Colby Jack Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Colby Jack Shredded From Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Colby Jack Shredded From Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Apple, Pretzels & Cheese With Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Apple, Pretzels & Cheese With Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 276kcal 11.2Protein 17.2Fat 21.6Carbs Teriyaki Meat & Cheese Trail Mix, Teriyaki Meat & Cheese Intermountain Natural, LLC Teriyaki Meat & Cheese Trail Mix, Teriyaki Meat & Cheese Other Snacks 393kcal —Protein 25Fat 10.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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