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

In label order (largest amount first): MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO 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 3 more.

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

Annatto (Vegetable Color) (worth noting): Annatto is permitted but subject to maximum-use levels in some jurisdictions. Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Natamycin is permitted as a preservative but only for specific applications and within limits.

Food & BeveragesSnacksUnited States

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

Name: Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers
Brand: Sargento
SKU: 046100354612

Sargento

Listed as: PEPPER JACK & COLBY-JACK NATURAL CHEESE AND RITZ MINI ORIGIN CRACKERS, PEPPER JACK & COLBY-JACK ORIGINAL

Send on WhatsApp

TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

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

2 worth noting.

Annatto (Vegetable Color)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Annatto is permitted but subject to maximum-use levels in some jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Used as a natural colorant; some people report rare allergic reactions.
Depends on amount
Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Natamycin is permitted as a preservative but only for specific applications and within limits.
Worth knowing: Used to prevent mold growth on food surfaces.
Depends on amount

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

Where to buy

Availability and prices are set by the retailer and can change.

Search on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, TrustPick may earn from qualifying purchases. See our affiliate disclosure.

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MONTEREY JACK CHEESE WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO 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]
14POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING)
15NATAMYCIN (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	0.6 g	0.3 g
Protein	16.3 g	7 g
Sodium	558 mg	239.9 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 (558 mg) and saturated fat (14 g). Annatto (Vegetable Color) 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 JALAPENO PEPPERS (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO 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 3 more.
Does Sargento Pepper Jack & Colby-Jack Cheeses & Ritz Mini Crackers contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Annatto (Vegetable Color) (worth noting): Annatto is permitted but subject to maximum-use levels in some jurisdictions. Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Natamycin is permitted as a preservative but only for specific applications and within limits.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' lunch snacks with a Health Score of 65 or more.

See all food & beverages