
Land O Lakes Shreds Co-Jack Cheese
What You Should Know
Land O Lakes Shreds Co-Jack Cheese arrives in the dairy aisle — usually on a refrigerated shelf with other shredded cheeses, near block cheeses, sliced cheeses, and packable taco or melting cheeses. Packaged in a clear, resealable plastic bag, the marbled orange-and-white shreds are positioned as a convenient, ready-to-use form of Colby-Jack for busy cooks. It suits quick weeknight dinners, game-day nachos, taco nights, weekend brunch casseroles, and lunchbox or snack prep where a melty, mild cheese is wanted. The Land O Lakes brand leans on traditional American dairy heritage and family-oriented marketing: pastoral or farm-imagery cues, straightforward typography, and a sense of reliability aimed at mainstream families and home cooks who value convenience and familiar flavor. Labeling often highlights “real cheese” and ease-of-use rather than premium or organic credentials; this product typically does not carry organic certification or specialty health claims. In plain terms: the cheese is processed into shreds and blended with small additives so it pours freely and resists mold. Sensory notes: the texture is tender, slightly springy when cold and smoothly melty when heated, with a mild, creamy, slightly tangy Colby-Jack flavor; shreds separate easily for sprinkling. Rituals around it are casual — handfuls over pizza, a final scattering on baked potatoes, or a quick melt on quesadillas. The packaging and size (8 oz) make it a grab-and-go choice for single-family households or cooks topping off a batch of comfort food, trading a bit of artisanal character for speed and predictability in the kitchen.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Colby, Jack, Cheese, [Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color)],, Anticaking, Blend, (Potato, Starch,, Dextrose,, Enzyme),, Natamycin, (Mold, Inhibitor)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed cheese product: real dairy cheese as the main ingredient but altered into shreds and formulated with anticaking agents and a mold inhibitor. Those small industrial additives and packaging place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods), not ultraprocessed.
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Common Questions about Land O Lakes Shreds Co-Jack Cheese
Co-Jack cheese can be part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a flavorful way to boost your protein intake—each serving has 7 grams! However, it's worth noting that it does contain some saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key. Think of it as a tasty addition rather than a health food staple.
