Ingredient

Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use Monterey Jack cheese sauce as a flavoring and texturizer in a variety …

What it is

Monterey Jack cheese sauce is a dairy-based sauce made from Monterey Jack cheese, often combined with milk, cream, and other ingredients like stabilizers and flavorings. It is a processed food product designed for convenience and consistent flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Monterey Jack cheese sauce as a flavoring and texturizer in a variety of prepared foods. It provides a cheesy taste and creamy consistency, commonly found in pizzas, frozen dinners, quesadillas, and other deli items.

Health notes

Monterey Jack cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended in food. It is a source of calcium and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual cheese ingredients. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming typical amounts of cheese sauce.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Thin Crust 7 Cheese Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 269kcal 13.4Protein 14.9Fat 20.9Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Fiesta Chicken Pizza, Fiesta Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 59% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 213kcal 10.3Protein 11.0Fat 17.4Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Rolls Chicken And Vegetables With Cheeses And Bacon Wrapped In A Crispy Flour Tortilla, Chicken & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees 218kcal 10.3Protein 8.1Fat 26.4Carbs Aspire Bakeries LLC 14" Breakfast Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 313kcal 9.2Protein 15.3Fat 33.6Carbs

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Savory Breakfast Scrambled Eggs And Cooked Breakfast, Crumbles With A Creamy, Peppery Gravy On A Biscuit Crust Pizza, Savory Breakfast Other Deli High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 304kcal 10.4Protein 17.0Fat 25.9Carbs Winco Foods, Inc. Macaroni & Cheese Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 333kcal 8.9Protein 16.7Fat 36.7Carbs Target Stores Queso & Roasted Vegetables Artisan Pizza With Monterey Jack And Smoked Gouda Cheeses, Red & Green Peppers, Onions, Poblano Peppers, Onions, Poblano Peppers And Taco Seasoning With A Creamy Cheese Sauce On A Crispy Crust, Queso & Roasted Vegetables Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 232kcal 9.9Protein 9.2Fat 26.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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