What are the ingredients in Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers?

In label order (largest amount first): MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPEO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPEO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), COLBY-JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], CRACKERS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, PALM OIL, LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR BAKING SODA), SALT, and 4 more.

Does Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Palm Oil (worth noting): Environmental and ethical concerns related to palm oil production. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are permitted but may include complex mixtures with limited disclosure. Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Permitted as a natural preservative, but excessive use is regulated.

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Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers

Name: Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers
Brand: Sargento
SKU: 046100354032

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Listed as: PEPPER JACK & COLBY-JACK NATURAL CHEESES AND RITZ MINI CRACKERS, PEPPER JACK & COLBY-JACK

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Palm OilWorth noting
Environmental and ethical concerns related to palm oil production.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil due to deforestation and habitat loss.
Evidence debated
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
Natural flavors are permitted but may include complex mixtures with limited disclosure.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of ingredient transparency.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Sargento Foods Inc
Serving size: 43 g (1 Tray)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPEO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPEO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
2COLBY-JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK
3CHEESE CULTURE
4SALT
5ENZYMES
6ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)]
7CRACKERS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
8CANOLA OIL
9SUGAR
10PALM OIL
11LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR BAKING SODA)
12SALT
13SOY LECITHIN
14NATURAL FLAVOR]
15POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING)
16NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (43 g)
Energy	395 kcal	169.8 kcal
Fat	27.9 g	12 g
of which saturated	14 g	6 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	23.3 g	10 g
of which sugars	2.3 g	1 g
of which added sugars	2.3 g	1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	16.3 g	7 g
Sodium	698 mg	300.1 mg

Questions about Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers

Is Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (698 mg) and saturated fat (14 g). Palm Oil, Natural Flavor and Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers?: In label order (largest amount first): MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPEO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPEO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), COLBY-JACK CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], CRACKERS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, PALM OIL, LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR BAKING SODA), SALT, and 4 more.
Does Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Palm Oil (worth noting): Environmental and ethical concerns related to palm oil production. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are permitted but may include complex mixtures with limited disclosure. Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Permitted as a natural preservative, but excessive use is regulated.

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