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Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
Also known as: Monterey Jack Cheese
Low concern
Monterey Jack is a traditional cheese providing protein, calcium, and B12. Like other cheeses it is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Found in
4,421 products
What it is
Mild, semi-hard cow's-milk cheese originating in California.
Cheese ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- High in saturated fat and sodium
- Major allergen - milk
What regulators actually say
"Monterey cheese... is the food prepared from milk and other ingredients specified in this section."
"Milk is one of the major food allergens identified by law."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.153; requires pasteurization or 60-day aging if raw milk.
European Union — EFSA
Milk is listed allergen per Regulation 1169/2011.
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