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Boar's Head Cheese, Pepper Jack Slices
Deli
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Boar's Head Cheese, Pepper Jack Slices

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Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Pepper Jack Slices present as a familiar refrigerated deli item you’d spot in the dairy or deli cheese case, typically shelved near other pre-sliced and specialty cheeses and across from the lunch meats and charcuterie accoutrements. Often sold in resealable plastic packs or cut-to-order by the deli counter, this Monterey Jack style cheese is flecked with red and green jalapeño for visual pop. It fits weekend brunch boards, quick sandwich runs, game-day snack spreads, and any shopping trip where flavorful convenience is desired—an easy choice for backyard burgers, quesadillas, or layered deli sandwiches. Brand positioning leans on Boar’s Head’s longstanding deli reputation: premium, slightly upscale, trustworthy to shoppers who want a better everyday ingredient without gourmet pretension; the target demographic is adults who value flavor and convenience, from young families to home entertainers. Labels emphasize simple-sounding benefits: pasteurized milk, whole cow’s milk, and traditional cheese cultures—claims that create a “natural” or wholesome halo; there’s typically no organic certification and no child-focused graphics, and the jalapeño flavor signals a more adult, slightly adventurous palate. In plain terms, this is a traditionally made, pasteurized and aged cheese product—made from milk, cultures, salt, enzymes and peppers—and packaged for convenience. Sensory details: semi-soft and buttery with a slightly tart tang, creamy mouthfeel, mild-to-moderate lingering heat from jalapeño bits, and an easy-melting quality that makes it a ritual favorite for quick melts, sliced sandwiches, or a simple cheese board accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Ingredients:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Jalapeño, Peppers,, 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?

This is a processed cheese product made from pasteurized milk, cultures, enzymes, salt and peppers and then aged and packaged—typical of NOVA group 3 (processed foods). The ingredient list is short and recognizable but the product is altered and packaged for retail convenience.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Cheese, Pepper Jack Slices

The Pepper Jack Cheese can fit into a balanced diet, but like all cheeses, moderation is key. It’s rich in flavor thanks to the jalapeño peppers, which can add a nice kick to your meals. Just remember, it’s not exactly a superfood, so think of it as a tasty addition rather than a mainstay.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
movie-night

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