Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese
What is Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese?
Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, originating in California. It has a mild, buttery flavor and a creamy texture, making it a popular choice for many dishes.
Is Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese vegan?
No. Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese a major allergen?
This ingredient is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese used for?
Manufacturers add Monterey Jack cheese to products for its flavor, texture, and good melting properties.
Is Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese safe?
As a common food, Monterey Jack cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Monterey Jack cheese to products for its flavor, texture, and good melting properties. It is commonly found in lunch snacks and combinations, frozen dinners and entrees, and prepared wraps and burritos.
Health notes
As a common food, Monterey Jack cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of protein and calcium, but also contains saturated fat. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole foods like cheese in the same way they do food additives.
Allergen info
This ingredient is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Monterey Jack Cheese - Monterey Jack Cheese
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Ruiz Food Products Inc
Mexican Grill Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas Flour Tortillas, Mexican Grill Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
212kcal
14.2Protein
8.8Fat
19.5Carbs
Ruiz Food Products Inc
Chicken Enchiladas Topped With Suiza Sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Served With Spanish Style Rice, Chicken Enchiladas
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving
179kcal
7.6Protein
9.3Fat
16.1Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Snacked! With Hard Salami, Mini Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Monterey Jack & Cheese Cubes
412kcal
17.6Protein
29.4Fat
21.6Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Uncured Pepperoni, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cocoa Almond & Walnut Blend Bistro Bites, Uncured Pepperoni, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cocoa Almond & Walnut Blend
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
456kcal
21.5Protein
38.0Fat
7.6Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Turkey, Almonds, Monterey Jack, Yogurt Covered Blueberries Protein Plates
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
356kcal
18.9Protein
23.3Fat
16.7Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Snacked! Pepperoni, Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes, Brownie Bites
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
431kcal
17.6Protein
31.4Fat
21.6Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Hot Calabrese Salame, Monterey Jack Cheese, Roasted Cashew Almond Blend Bistro Bites, Hot Calabrese Salame, Monterey Jack Cheese, Roasted Cashew Almond Blend
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
418kcal
21.5Protein
34.2Fat
7.6Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cinnamon Apples, Granola Clusters Trios Snack, Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cinnamon Apples, Granola Clusters
376kcal
11.8Protein
14.1Fat
51.8Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cinnamon Apples, Granola Clusters
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
377kcal
11.0Protein
15.7Fat
44.0Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Whiskey & Brown Sugar, Smoke
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
339kcal
26.8Protein
19.6Fat
12.5Carbs
Ruiz Food Products Inc
Beef Enchiladas Topped With A Zesty Chipotle Sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Served With Spanish Style Rice, Beef Enchiladas
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
158kcal
7.6Protein
6.9Fat
17.2Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Snack Mix, Monterey Jack Cheese, Dried Cinnamon Apples, Granola Clusters
376kcal
11.8Protein
14.1Fat
51.8Carbs
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