Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack
What You Should Know
Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack is a small, farmer-branded offering you’ll find in the refrigerated cheese section alongside other sliced cheeses, shredded mixes and deli cheese blocks — often near lunch meats, butter and refrigerated snack cheeses. Packaged as a stack of ready-to-use slices in a sealed plastic pack, it reads as a convenient melting cheese for sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas or quick snack plates. The Monterey Jack base is creamy and semi-soft with scattered jalapeño pieces that add bright, mild heat and a slightly crunchy vegetable note; the slices melt smoothly, making them a go-to for weeknight dinners, weekend brunch quesadillas or packed school lunches. The brand leans on heritage dairy cues — the Elsie cow icon, “100% farmer owned,” and messages about supporting American dairy families — positioning the product as wholesome, locally rooted and family-oriented rather than gourmet. Label claims emphasize “Natural,” “Good source of calcium,” and “Naturally gluten free,” but there’s no organic certification; the copy and imagery aim at practical, value-conscious shoppers who want real-dairy appeal with a bit of spice. Processing is straightforward: pasteurized milk is cultured and set with enzymes and salt to make cheese, then sliced and packaged for retail. In use, the ritual is simple — peel a slice onto bread, melt on a burger, or arrange on crackers — offering a quick, comforting boost of dairy richness with a jalapeño kick. It reads as everyday American cheese with a spicy personality, marketed for convenience and family meals rather than artisanal or gourmet snacking.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Pasteurized, Milk,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed cheese product made from pasteurized milk, cultures, enzymes, salt and jalapeño peppers with no industrial emulsifiers or artificial additives listed; under NOVA it fits Group 3 (processed foods) as a cheese made from whole-food ingredients and basic processing.
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Common Questions about Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Pepper Jack
Well, that depends on what your health goals are! At 60 calories per slice, it’s a decent option for adding flavor without going overboard on calories. It does contain saturated fat, so if you're watching your fat intake, moderation is key. Think of it as a tasty addition rather than a health food star!
