Borden Natural Cheese Slices Colby Jack
What You Should Know
Borden Natural Cheese Slices Colby Jack (6 oz) is a familiar, family-friendly dairy offering found in the refrigerated cheese section of American supermarkets, shelved alongside other pre-sliced cheeses, blocks and shredded varieties. You’ll spot it near sandwich fixings—lunchmeats, burger toppings and deli cheeses—rather than with specialty artisanal cheeses. It fits everyday shopping trips: back-to-school lunch runs, quick weeknight dinners, and game-day or picnic prep when easy-melting, ready-to-use slices are wanted. The Borden brand leans on a traditional, farm-forward identity—Elsie the cow, messaging about being 100% farmer-owned and “good source of calcium” cast it as wholesome, trustworthy and broadly appealing to families who value heritage and rural Americana. Label characteristics include explicit “Natural” claims, a nutrition callout about calcium and “naturally gluten free”; there is no organic certification and marketing emphasizes farm support and simple dairy provenance rather than specialty or artisanal credentials. In processing terms, these are pre-sliced natural cheeses—manufactured and packaged for convenience but made from basic cheese ingredients (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto) with no prominent industrial additives on the ingredient list. Sensory notes: the marbled Colby-Jack appearance signals mild, creamy, slightly tangy flavor with a semi-soft, pliable texture that melts cleanly on burgers and grilled sandwiches. Packaging is convenience-focused—pre-sliced, stacked and sealed in plastic for portion control and easy reach into the refrigerator. Rituals around use include slipping a slice into school lunches, layering on burgers, or quick melting for an impromptu grilled cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Colby, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, [Color]),, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This product is a processed cheese item made from whole cheeses with added salt, cultures and enzymes and is packaged for convenience; ingredients are simple dairy components without industrial additives, placing it in NOVA 3 (processed foods).
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Common Questions about Borden Natural Cheese Slices Colby Jack
Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These slices offer a decent source of protein (4g per slice) and are relatively low in sugar, which is a plus. However, they do contain some saturated fat, so if you’re watching your fat intake, it’s good to keep that in mind. Overall, they can be part of a balanced diet, especially for a cheese lover!
