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Mozzarella Cheese

N/A Allergens: Milk
mozzarella cheese

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk, Buffalo's milk

¿Qué es Mozzarella Cheese?

A soft, fresh, stretched-curd cheese originating from Italy, known for its mild flavor and excellent melting properties, made from cow's or buffalo's milk.

"The Stretch Factor: Mastering Mozzarella in Your Kitchen"

¿A qué sabe Mozzarella Cheese?

Mild, Milky, Creamy, Slightly Tangy (fresh)

Taste
Mild, Milky, Slightly tangy (fresh), Salty (low-moisture)
Texture
Soft, Elastic, Stringy when melted, Creamy (fresh)
Aroma
Mild, Fresh, Milky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Optimal Melting Temperature

Around 130-150°F

Primary Culinary Use

Pizza, Pasta Bakes

Typical Refrigerated Shelf Life (Opened, low-moisture)

2-3 weeks

Información Nutricional

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories300 kcal
Total Fat20g
Saturated Fat11g
Trans Fat0.6g
Cholesterol60mg
Protein25g
Total Carbohydrate2.5g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars1g
Calcium750mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium90mg

El Secreto del Chef

When making pizza, pat shredded mozzarella dry with paper towels to prevent a watery crust.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Mozzarella Cheese

El mejor sustituto para Mozzarella Cheese es Provolone, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Good melting cheese with a slightly sharper, savory flavor profile, excellent for pizza.

Sustitutos para Mozzarella Cheese con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Provolone Mejor 1:1 Good melting cheese with a slightly sharper, savory flavor profile, excellent for pizza.
Monterey Jack 1:1 Mild, creamy, and melts well, suitable for many dishes requiring mozzarella.
Feta (for fresh applications) 1:1 For caprese or salads, offers a tangy, salty flavor, but crumbles, doesn't melt like mozzarella.
Cashew Mozzarella (vegan) 1:1 Plant-based alternative that can mimic texture and melt, though flavor differs.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Mozzarella Cheese

  1. For fresh, look for soft, milky balls.
  2. For shredding, choose low-moisture blocks for better melt and less water release.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Mozzarella Cheese?

  • Tomato
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • pizza dough
  • pasta
  • cured meats.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Mozzarella Cheese?

Mild, Milky, Creamy, Slightly Tangy (fresh) Mild, Fresh, Milky

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Mozzarella Cheese?

El mejor sustituto es Provolone (1:1). Good melting cheese with a slightly sharper, savory flavor profile, excellent for pizza.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Mozzarella Cheese?

For fresh, look for soft, milky balls. For shredding, choose low-moisture blocks for better melt and less water release.

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