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Great Value Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Sticks, 9 oz, 12 Count

Contains annatto color

These individually wrapped Colby and Monterey Jack cheese sticks provide 80 calories and 5 grams of protein per stick. They contain milk and annatto color, and are labeled gluten-free.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$5.05 9 oz · lowest price at Water Butlers
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (21g)
Protein
5g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
130mg
Saturated fat
4g▼
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Ingredients: pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color (in Colby cheese)
Product details
ShippingRefrigerated/chilledShips cold
“Refrigerated/chilled” — the product page
71 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 30%75
Ingredients · counts 20%96
Processing · counts 15%65
Sourcing · counts 20%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 71
Nutrition 75 · Compared with other cheeses: more saturated fat (4 g), more protein (5 g); no added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 96 · Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 65 · Cheese made with milk, culture, salt, enzymes and annatto color
Sourcing 50 · No origin or production practice is stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list; no specific sourcing or production claims
Contains annatto color
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for annatto
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Pasteurized milk Cheese culture Salt Enzymes Annatto color (in Colby cheese)
5 ingredients
Sourcing

Have a snack that makes you smile with Great Value Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese Sticks. These individually wrapped cheese sticks have only 80 calories and five grams of protein per serving, making them an excellent protein-packed snack for on the go. Throw a few into your lunch box on the way to work or school or pack some on a road trip for when hunger strikes. Get creative in the kitchen and make homemade baked cheese sticks by coating them in egg wash, flour, and breadcrumbs and baking in the oven. Serve and enjoy with marinara sauce o

Additives1 additive · 1 limited risk
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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