Mild COLBY Cheese Bar Snack, 6 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this 6 oz Colby–Monterey Jack bar in the refrigerated cheese aisle or pulled from the deli cooler, ideal for slicing into lunchboxes, snack plates, or quick road-trip bites. It feels nostalgic and wholesome — a simple, familiar snack rather than a fancy indulgence. The short ingredient list and lack of emulsifiers or artificial preservatives indicate traditional cheesemaking (pasteurization and microbial enzymes deliver a smooth, sliceable texture), pointing to a processed rather than ultra-processed product (NOVA hints toward 3).
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
COLBY, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]), MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Ingredients are cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes and a natural colorant — typical of traditional cheesemaking with minimal additives, so this fits the NOVA 'processed food' category (3) rather than ultra-processed (4).
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Common Questions about Mild COLBY Cheese Bar Snack, 6 OZ
The Mild Colby Cheese Bar Snack can be a tasty addition to a balanced diet. It has 80 calories and a decent amount of protein at 5 grams per serving, which makes it a satisfying snack option. However, it’s important to remember that 'healthy' is subjective and depends on your overall eating patterns and nutritional needs.