Ingredient

Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese as a flavorful and meltable ingredient in …

What it is

Reduced Fat Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-firm, pale yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by removing some of the fat and moisture from traditional Monterey Jack cheese. This process results in a cheese with a lower fat content while retaining its mild, slightly tangy flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese as a flavorful and meltable ingredient in a variety of foods. Its mild taste makes it versatile for use in savory dishes, particularly where a cheese component is desired without the richness of full-fat varieties. It is commonly found in pizzas, quesadillas, sandwiches, and cheese blends.

Health notes

Reduced Fat Monterey Jack cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. The FDA considers cheese to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various dairy products, but specific evaluations for 'reduced fat' versions of individual cheeses are not typically itemized. At typical consumption levels, it contributes to dietary intake of nutrients but also to saturated fat and sodium.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totino's Triple Cheese Pizza Rolls 100 Count Savoury Bakery Products 247kcal 7.1Protein 9.4Fat 34.1Carbs Mexican Style Blend Reduced Fat Cheese, Mexican Style Blend Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Mexican Style Blend Reduced Fat Cheese, Mexican Style Blend Cheese 286kcal 25Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Mexican Style Blend Cheese Cheese 286kcal 28.6Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Reduced Fat Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Cheese 321kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Cheese 286kcal 25Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 562kcal 50Protein 37.5Fat 6.2Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Colby & Monterey Jack Shredded Reduced Fat Natural Cheese, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese 286kcal 25Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Meijer, Inc. Mexican 4 Cheese Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican 4 Cheese Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Reduced Fat Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Mexican Four Cheese Blend Weis Markets, Inc. Mexican Four Cheese Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 321kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Sargento Foods Inc Cheddar Jack Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterey Jack Natural Cheese, Cheddar Jack Cheese 286kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Sargento Foods Inc Sargento, Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese 286kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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