Ingredient

Colby Jack Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use Colby-Jack cheese for its mild, slightly tangy flavor and good melting properties. …

What it is

Colby-Jack cheese, often called Co-Jack, is a semi-hard cheese made from a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses. It is produced by mixing Colby and Monterey Jack curds before pressing and aging. This process gives it a marbled appearance with white and orange-yellow streaks.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Colby-Jack cheese for its mild, slightly tangy flavor and good melting properties. It is commonly found in shredded or sliced forms in a variety of prepared foods, including cheese platters, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, and casseroles.

Health notes

Colby-Jack cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. The FDA considers cheese and cheese products to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Like other dairy products, it contains lactose and saturated fat. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many cheese products and their components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of cheese as part of a balanced diet.

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

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FRESH & EASY Ready To Eat Snack Box Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 155kcal 6.6Protein 10.8Fat 10.3Carbs FRESH & EASY Protein Pack Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 168kcal 13.3Protein 11.5Fat 1.8Carbs DILUSSO DELI COMPANY Turkey, Ham, Bacon, And Ranch Wrap With Romaine Lettuce, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Colby-Jack Cheese, Ranch Dressing, And Bacon, Turkey, Ham, Bacon, And Ranch Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 100% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 195kcal 10.8Protein 9.8Fat 16.9Carbs Ready Pac Produce, Inc. Veggies Ranch Lunch Snacks & Combinations 121kcal 4.3Protein 9.5Fat 7.8Carbs The Kroger Co. Roasted Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 76% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 180kcal 14.5Protein 4.7Fat 19.6Carbs Schwartz Brothers Bakery Turkey Pinwheels Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 200kcal 14.9Protein 9.4Fat 11.0Carbs Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Colby Jack Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Life Gourmet Shop LLC. Naturals Seasoned Pulled Pork Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 125kcal 8.3Protein 5.8Fat 10.4Carbs Buus Inc. Cheese Tray Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 302kcal 13.9Protein 23.3Fat 4.7Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Turkey Pinwheels With Honey Turkey & Colby Jack Cheese Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 65% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 43% DV per serving 178kcal 12.7Protein 8.3Fat 12.3Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Roasted Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 188kcal 16.9Protein 4.7Fat 18.8Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Roasted Turkey & Colby Jack Pinwheels Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 183kcal 14.5Protein 9.2Fat 11.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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