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Land O Lakes Pepper Jack - Deli Sliced Cheese - 10 Slices
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Land O Lakes Pepper Jack - Deli Sliced Cheese - 10 Slices

Land O Lakes
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
5g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Land O Lakes Pepper Jack deli slices live in the refrigerated cheese aisle, often shelved alongside other packaged sliced cheeses, bologna and other lunch meats, and near butter and shredded cheeses. With an 8 oz resealable bag of ten thin slices, this Pepper Jack is positioned as an everyday, family-friendly cheese that brings a mild kick to sandwiches, grilled cheese, burgers and quick weeknight dinners. It fits grocery runs for back-to-school lunch prep, BBQs and casual entertaining — any trip where convenience and reliable melting performance matter. Brand positioning leans on American dairy heritage and cooperative farming: Land O Lakes markets itself as a farmer-owner brand with mainstream, wholesome appeal aimed at families and home cooks who want familiar quality without premium artisanal pricing. The label reads simply — cultured pasteurized milk, peppers, salt, enzymes — and offers a "natural" vibe without organic certification; there are no child-focused mascots or flashy health claims beyond the farmer-owned message and simple ingredient list. In plain terms it’s a processed dairy product: milk is cultured and set with enzymes, then sliced and packaged for convenience. Sensory cues are straightforward — semi-soft, slightly elastic slices that melt into gooey, stretchy cheese with pockets of jalapeño heat; cool and pliable in the bag, intensely melty on a skillet. Rituals include pulling a slice onto a ham sandwich for school lunches, layering on a cheeseburger at a backyard cookout, or quickly assembling a grilled cheese for a rainy afternoon. The packaging and portioning emphasize ease, portion control and quick meal assembly in everyday American food culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein5g
* 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

Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Red, and, Green, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Salt,, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red - 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?

Made from cultured pasteurized milk, jalapeños, salt and enzymes and sold as sliced, packaged cheese, this is a processed food (NOVA 3) — dairy that has been transformed through standard cheesemaking and packaging rather than being an ultra‑processed formulation with industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Land O Lakes Pepper Jack - Deli Sliced Cheese - 10 Slices

The Pepper Jack cheese can be a tasty addition to your meals, but whether it's 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. At 90 calories per slice, it's relatively moderate in calories, but it does have a good amount of saturated fat and sodium. If you're looking for a high-protein snack, there are options out there with more protein per serving.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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