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BH 3 Pepper Jack pre-cut
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BH 3 Pepper Jack pre-cut

Boar's Head
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head 3 Pepper Jack (pre-cut, 8 oz) is the kind of premium deli cheese you’ll find in the refrigerated cheese and deli aisle, nestled near other specialty and sliced cheeses, olives, cured meats, and charcuterie accoutrements. Packaged as ready-to-grab pre-cut pieces in a clear plastic tray or vacuum-sealed film, it reads as a convenience item for shoppers who want gourmet flavor without slicing or prepping. This cheese suits a range of shopping trips and meals — from last-minute game-day runs and picnic or road-trip snack stocking to weekend brunch spreads and sandwich-making during hectic workweeks. The Boar’s Head name signals a heritage deli positioning: artisanal-craft cues, a somewhat upmarket price point, and an audience of adults who value recognizable ingredients and deli-quality products. On-pack language typically leans into “pasteurized,” “cultured milk,” and similar natural-sounding descriptors rather than flashy kid-focused marketing; it rarely carries organic certification and is not positioned as a children’s product. Visual cues give it a modest health halo — short ingredient list, peppers called out by name — even though it’s a processed, convenience-oriented item. In plain terms, it’s a processed cheese product made from cultured milk and mixed peppers, lightly altered and portioned for ready use. Sensory details: semi-firm yet creamy texture with soft melt potential, flecks of red, green and orange peppers delivering a smoky, tangy heat; annatto contributes a warm orange hue. Rituals include pulling a few cubes for a cheese plate, quick sandwich assembly, or tossing slices onto burgers or quesadillas for an instant spicy lift.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pasteurized, Cultured, Milk,, Red, &, Green, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Chipotle, Peppers, (Smoked, Jalapeno, Peppers),, Green, &, Orange, Habanero, Peppers,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed cheese product made from pasteurized cultured milk with added peppers, enzymes, salt, and natural color — a packaged, portioned food altered from its original form but without the extensive additives and industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about BH 3 Pepper Jack pre-cut

The 3 Pepper Jack cheese can be considered a tasty addition to a balanced diet, particularly if you're looking for a high-protein snack. With 6 grams of protein per ounce and only 100 calories, it’s a decent option for adding flavor without going overboard on calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people, so consider your overall diet and lifestyle!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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