
Cabot Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
What You Should Know
Cabot Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese is the familiar refrigerated bag of mild, creamy shredded cheese you’ll find in the dairy aisle alongside other shredded cheeses, block cheeses, butter and deli cheeses. Packaged in a resealable plastic bag and marketed with farm-forward language, it sits near Mexican-style and melting cheeses where shoppers grab quick toppings and cooking staples. This product fits weeknight tacos, game-day nachos, impromptu grilled cheese, and bake-and-serve crowd pleasers — anytime a convenient melt or sprinkle is needed. The brand leans into New England creamery heritage and “farmers’” imagery, appealing to shoppers who want a balance of authenticity and ease; it reads as wholesome and familiar rather than trendy or gourmet. Labeling emphasizes pasteurized milk and simple-sounding cheese cultures, which can create a “natural” health halo, though there is no organic certification and the back panel lists anti-caking agents and a mold inhibitor. In plain language, the cheese is industrially pre-shredded and treated so it pours and stores easily. Sensory: moist, tender shreds with a mild, buttery Monterey Jack flavor and a smooth melt; individual pieces may feel slightly drier or powdery from added starches used to prevent clumping. Rituals around use are quick — shake over tacos, layer into burritos, stir into mac and cheese, or sprinkle on a casserole. The product lives at the intersection of convenience and comfort, offering an easy way to add creamy, melty cheese to everyday American meals.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Fresh, pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes., Potato, starch,, corn, starch,, calcium, sulfate, (added, to, prevent, caking),, natamycin, (natural, mold, inhibitor)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •natamycin - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Pre-shredded cheese contains added anti-caking agents (potato starch, corn starch, calcium sulfate) and a preservative (natamycin) and is industrially processed for convenience, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Cabot Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a source of protein and calcium, this cheese fits the bill with 7g of protein and 211mg of calcium per serving. However, it does have a moderate amount of saturated fat, so if you're watching that, just keep portion sizes in mind.
