Ingredient

Colby Jack Cheese Pasteurized Milk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use Colby Jack cheese as a primary ingredient or flavoring in a wide …

What it is

Colby Jack cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. It is a marbled blend of Colby cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, giving it a distinctive speckled appearance and a mild, slightly tangy flavor. The cheeses are typically produced separately and then combined before pressing and aging.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Colby Jack cheese as a primary ingredient or flavoring in a wide variety of foods due to its melting properties and popular taste. It is commonly found in pizzas, mac and cheese dishes, sandwiches, quesadillas, and snack trays.

Health notes

Colby Jack cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. Regulatory bodies like the WHO/FAO's JECFA have evaluated cheese and dairy products. While cheese is a common food, excessive intake of saturated fat and sodium, often found in processed cheese products, is linked to health concerns by dietary guidelines.

Allergen info

Colby Jack cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Colby Jack Cheese Pasteurized Milk

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Apple & Cheese Tray Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 179kcal 4.3Protein 7.9Fat 22.9Carbs Caesar's Pasta, LLC Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 208kcal 5.9Protein 6.9Fat 29.7Carbs Schwartz Brothers Bakery Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 173kcal 15.7Protein 4.3Fat 17.6Carbs Pizza Corner Pizza, Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 261kcal 10.5Protein 9.8Fat 30.1Carbs

Pizza Corner Pizza, Taco Pizza High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 236kcal 10.2Protein 7.0Fat 27.4Carbs Pizza Corner Pizza, Taco Pizza High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 248kcal 10.2Protein 8.0Fat 28.5Carbs Prasek's Distributing, LLC Meat And Cheese Tray, Summer Sausage, Pepper Jack Cheese, Colby Jack Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 179kcal 21.4Protein 10.7Fat 1.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Coblentz Distributing, Inc. Party Tray Slices, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, Swiss, Mild Cheddar Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 25Protein 31.2Fat 3.1Carbs Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Party Tray Slices Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 406kcal 25Protein 31.2Fat 6.2Carbs Sargento Foods Inc Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Ritz Cheese Mini Crackers, Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 395kcal 16.3Protein 27.9Fat 23.3Carbs

H E Butt Grocery Company Fresh Carrots & Apples With Almonds & Colby Jack Cheese Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 160kcal 6.1Protein 11.0Fat 11.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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