Pepperjack Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this wedge in the chilled cheese case at Whole Foods or pull it from the fridge when assembling sandwiches, a casual cheese board, or melting it over tacos. It carries an indulgent, slightly adventurous vibe thanks to the jalapeño heat—comforting and familiar for many palates. The short ingredient list (pasteurized cultured milk, peppers, salt, enzymes) and absence of industrial additives suggest traditional processing that affects texture and meltability without tipping into ultraprocessed territory.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Jack, Cheese, With, Jalapeno, Peppers, (cultured, pasteurized, milk,, red, and, green, jalapeno, peppers,, salt,, enzymes)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed cheese made from pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes and peppers; those are conventional processing steps (culturing, pasteurization) but no industrial formulations or additives characteristic of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about Pepperjack Cheese
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 7 grams of protein per ounce and only 110 calories, it can be a great snack or addition to meals if you're looking for something satisfying. Just keep in mind it’s also high in saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching those numbers.