Colby Jack Cheese

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.

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.

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.