Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese
What is Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese?
Medium fat mozzarella is a semi-soft, white, unripened cheese originating from Southern Italy. It is traditionally made from buffalo milk, but most commercially produced mozzarella in the UK is made from cow's milk. The cheese is made by heating milk, adding rennet to coagulate it, and then stretching and shaping the curd.
Is Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese vegan?
No. Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese a major allergen?
Milk is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK.
What is Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese used for?
Mozzarella's mild flavour and excellent melting properties make it a popular choice for manufacturers.
Is Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese safe?
Medium fat mozzarella is a dairy product and not a food additive.
Why it's used
Mozzarella's mild flavour and excellent melting properties make it a popular choice for manufacturers. It is widely used in baked goods, particularly pizzas, where it provides a desirable gooey texture and browning. It also features in pasta dishes, salads, and as a filling for savoury pastries.
Health notes
Medium fat mozzarella is a dairy product and not a food additive. It is a source of protein and calcium. Like other full-fat dairy products, it contains saturated fat. The UK's Eatwell Guide suggests that dairy or dairy alternatives should be included in a balanced diet.
Allergen info
Milk is one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK. Therefore, medium fat mozzarella, being a milk product, requires allergen labelling.
Foods that contain Medium Fat Mozzarella Cheese
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