
Crystal Farms Sliced PepperJack Cheese
What You Should Know
Crystal Farms Sliced PepperJack Cheese is a ready-to-use, refrigerated cheese product you’d spot in the dairy aisle near other pre-sliced cheeses, deli blocks and packaged lunch meats. The clear plastic pack and familiar 7 oz size make it a convenient grab for quick sandwiches, burger toppings, snack plates or picnic boxes. Its description leans into a Midwest farm story — cultured pasteurized milk and real red and green jalapeño peppers — positioning the brand as traditional, family-oriented and supportive of regional dairy farms. Marketing appeals to home cooks and busy families who want a little spice without fuss: an everyday snack upgrade and an approachable gourmet touch for casual meals. The label leans on “cultured,” “pasteurized milk,” and imagery of pepper bits to create a natural-food halo, but it does not carry organic certification; packaging emphasizes convenience over artisanal small-batch cues. In plain processing terms, the product is cheese made from pasteurized milk, cultures and enzymes, then sliced and packaged industrially for retail. Sensory notes: semi-soft, buttery Monterey Jack texture with evenly distributed flecks of jalapeño that give a bright, peppery zip rather than overwhelming heat; each thin slice melts easily on a burger or folds neatly into a sandwich. Typical use rituals include pulling a slice straight from the pack for cheese-and-cracker plates, layering two or three slices on lunchtime sandwiches, or tossing under the broiler to melt. Nutrition is straightforward — modest calories per slice and savory sodium presence — reinforcing its role as a flavorful, everyday dairy option in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Red, and, Green, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Salt,, Enzymes..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Red - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from pasteurized cultured milk, peppers, salt and enzymes but industrially sliced and packaged, this is a processed food rather than an unprocessed ingredient. The simple ingredient list keeps it out of the ultra-processed category, but the manufacturing and packaging align with NOVA group 3.
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Common Questions about Crystal Farms Sliced PepperJack Cheese
That depends on your definition of healthy! With 70 calories per slice and 5 grams of protein, it's a decent snack option if you're looking for something cheesy. Just keep in mind that it's not low-fat, so if you're watching your fat intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.
