Ingredient

Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use pasteurized process Monterey Jack cheese for its excellent melting properties and mild …

What it is

Pasteurized process Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from Monterey Jack cheese that has been pasteurized and blended with other ingredients, like emulsifying salts. This process creates a cheese that melts smoothly and evenly. It is a dairy product originating from cow's milk.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use pasteurized process Monterey Jack cheese for its excellent melting properties and mild flavor. It is commonly found in frozen appetizers, pasta dishes, and processed meat products like sausages and hot dogs, where a consistent texture and melt are desired.

Health notes

Pasteurized process Monterey Jack cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a dairy product, it is a source of calcium and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar cheese products. Typical consumption as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack Cheese

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Oscar Mayer, Spicy Monterey Jake Beef Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 304kcal 12.5Protein 26.8Fat 3.6Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Five Cheese Lasagna Pasta Layered With Blended Cheeses, Topped With Marinara Sauce, Five Cheese Lasagna Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 45% DV per serving 123kcal 5.7Protein 2.6Fat 20.3Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Premium Pub-Style Angus Beef Patties, Chipotle & Monterey Jack Cheese Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 278kcal 16.6Protein 21.9Fat 2.0Carbs McCain Foods USA, Inc. Irish Nachos Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 273kcal 7.1Protein 13.1Fat 31.3Carbs Raybern Foods, Inc. Golden & Crispy 3 Amigos Grilled Melts Cheese Sandwich, 3 Amigos Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 240kcal 12.2Protein 11.7Fat 21.9Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Chicken & Pasta With Green Chiles Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 123kcal 8.4Protein 4.2Fat 12.3Carbs Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Beef Fiesta Taco Bowl Ground Beef With Green & Red Bell Peppers, Onions And Monterey Jack Cheese, Beef Fiesta Taco Bowl Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 129kcal 8.7Protein 8.3Fat 5.8Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Ham And Cheese Omelet With Seasoned Home Fries, Ham And Cheese With Seasoned Home Fries Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 65% DV per serving 143kcal 6.8Protein 7.5Fat 12.2Carbs Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers With Jalapeno Seasoning & Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack With Jalapeno Seasoning & Monterey Jack Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 174kcal 19.5Protein 10.1Fat 0.7Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Jerk Style Smoked Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 318kcal 12.1Protein 25.8Fat 9.1Carbs Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Hatch Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 129kcal 5.9Protein 6.2Fat 13.2Carbs Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Chipotle & Monterey Jack Bratwurst Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 317kcal 17.1Protein 25.6Fat 3.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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