Ingredient

Jack And American Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This cheese blend is used to provide a melty, creamy texture and a mild, …

What it is

Jack and American cheese is a blend of two types of cheese, typically Monterey Jack and American cheese. Monterey Jack is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, while American cheese is a processed cheese product made from a blend of cheeses, often including Colby or Cheddar, with added emulsifiers and other ingredients.

Why it's used

This cheese blend is used to provide a melty, creamy texture and a mild, savory flavor in processed foods. Manufacturers often use it in frozen breakfast items, sandwiches, and prepared meals where a consistent melting quality is desired.

Health notes

Both Monterey Jack and American cheese are considered safe by the FDA. American cheese, as a processed food, contains added sodium and emulsifiers. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and dairy products. Evidence does not link typical consumption of cheese blends to adverse health effects.

Allergen info

This product is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Jack And American Cheese

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Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg & Cheese Roll-Ups Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 190kcal 7.8Protein 8.4Fat 22.5Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Breakfast Burritos, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 219kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 24.2Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Burritos Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 219kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 24.2Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Roll-Ups Egg & Cheese Rolled In A Flour Tortilla Frozen Bread & Dough High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 183kcal 7.0Protein 7.0Fat 23.2Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Burritos Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 219kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 24.2Carbs Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Burrito, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Burrito, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 227kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 25.8Carbs Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Burritos, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Burritos, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 227kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 25.8Carbs Egg, Cheese & Jalapeno Burrito, Egg, Cheese & Jalapeno Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Cheese & Jalapeno Burrito, Egg, Cheese & Jalapeno Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 219kcal 8.6Protein 7.8Fat 28.9Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Burritos, Egg, Sausage, Cheese & Potato Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 227kcal 7.8Protein 10.2Fat 25.8Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Burritos, Egg, Cheese & Jalapeno Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 211kcal 7.8Protein 7.0Fat 28.9Carbs Southwest Chicken Extra Crunchy Taquitos, Southwest Chicken Ruiz Food Products Inc Southwest Chicken Extra Crunchy Taquitos, Southwest Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 245kcal 8.2Protein 11.2Fat 26.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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