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Cabot Cheese, Monterey Jack Bar
Dairy
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Cabot Cheese, Monterey Jack Bar

Cabot Creamery
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll find the Cabot Monterey Jack bar tucked into the refrigerated cheese aisle alongside other block cheeses, specialty cheddars, butter and tubs of shredded mozzarella — often near deli cheese and grated blends used for melting. Packaged as an 8‑ounce sealed bar with a simple branded wrapper and nutrition label, it reads as a straightforward, farmhouse-style cheese rather than a novelty snack. It’s the kind of item shoppers toss into carts during weekly grocery runs for everyday meals, game-day spreads, or casual weekend taco nights. Brand positioning leans on cooperative, farmer-owned heritage and award-winning craft: marketing emphasizes creamy texture and meltability rather than health gimmicks. Labels carry “fresh pasteurized milk” and artisanal-sounding copy; there’s usually no organic certification or kid-centric characters — just familiar imagery that appeals to home cooks and families seeking reliable, flavorful cheese. In plain processing terms, this is a made cheese: milk is pasteurized and cultured, then formed and salted into a firm, sliceable bar. Sensory details deliver a smooth, slightly springy texture that shreds and melts easily, with a mild, nutty, creamy flavor and a clean finish. Rituals around it are simple — grating a mound of Monterey Jack over nachos or quesadillas, slicing for sandwiches, or laying a gooey layer on a grilled cheese. It reads as an accessible, comforting pantry staple in American grocery culture: practical, versatile, and trusted for its melting performance and straightforward ingredient list.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium200mg9%
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

Fresh, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes..

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?

Made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes, this is a processed cheese product produced by fermentation and pressing rather than an ultra-processed formulation; it contains no industrial additives but is a processed (NOVA 3) dairy item.

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Common Questions about Cabot Cheese, Monterey Jack Bar

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks! This cheese is a good source of protein (about 6g per ounce) and calcium, which is great for bones. If you're looking for a tasty snack that won't send your sugar levels soaring, it's a solid choice, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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