Buffalo mozzarella

Buffalo mozzarella is a fresh, soft cheese made from the milk of the domestic water buffalo. It originates from the Campania region of Italy, particularly the areas around Naples, Caserta, and Salerno. The cheese is traditionally made using a process called pasta filata, where the curd is stretched and kneaded in hot water.

Buffalo mozzarella is prized for its rich, creamy flavour and slightly tangy taste, making it a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. It is most famously used on pizzas, where it melts beautifully, and in salads such as the Caprese salad. Manufacturers use it for its distinctive taste and texture rather than for a specific technical function.

Buffalo mozzarella is a dairy product and a source of protein, calcium, and fat. As it is not an additive, it does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. Like other dairy products, it contains lactose and saturated fat. The NHS Eatwell Guide recommends that dairy or dairy alternatives should form part of a healthy, balanced diet.