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Borden Natural Cheese Slices Colby Jack
Dairy
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Borden Natural Cheese Slices Colby Jack

Borden
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
4g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein4g
* 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

Colby, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, [Color]),, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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 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!

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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