Ingredient

Cheese: Mozzarella Cheese

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add mozzarella cheese to foods primarily for its mild, milky flavor, creamy texture, …

What it is

Mozzarella cheese is a soft, fresh cheese that originated in Italy. It is traditionally made from the milk of water buffalo, but cow's milk is more commonly used in the United States. The cheese is produced by curdling milk, then stretching, kneading, and shaping the curds.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mozzarella cheese to foods primarily for its mild, milky flavor, creamy texture, and excellent melting properties. It is a staple ingredient in many dishes, most notably pizza, but also appears in pasta dishes, sandwiches, and salads.

Health notes

Mozzarella cheese is a food product, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe. It is a source of protein, calcium, and fat. As a dairy product, it contributes to overall dietary intake of these nutrients.

Allergen info

Mozzarella cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Cheese: Mozzarella Cheese

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Heggies Pizza LLC Thin Crust Pizza, Beef, Cheese & Bacon Pizza High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 295kcal 17.4Protein 17.4Fat 18.2Carbs Marsh Supermarkets, LLC Marsh, Texas Toast, Three Cheese, Three Cheese Frozen Bread & Dough 333kcal 10.4Protein 16.7Fat 35.4Carbs

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 365 Everyday Value, Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 294kcal 12.7Protein 15.9Fat 24.6Carbs

Whole Foods Market, Inc. Supreme Thin Crust Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 248kcal 10.9Protein 10.9Fat 27.0Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Lasagna Bake With Meat Sauce Lasagna Bake With A Seasoned Meat Sauce, Pasta & Mozzarella Cheese Cups, Lasagna Bake With Meat Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 106kcal 5.3Protein 3.5Fat 13.5Carbs Heggies Pizza LLC Pepperoni Thin Crust Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 269kcal 13.8Protein 14.6Fat 20Carbs Consumer Value Products Inc. Pepperoni Original Self-Rising Crust Robust Tomato Sauce Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 230kcal 8.5Protein 9Fat 29.5Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Margherita Made With Fresh Roma Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil And Mozzarella Gluten Free Pizza, Margherita Pizza High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 277kcal 7.6Protein 16.8Fat 24.4Carbs Heggies Pizza LLC Sausage & Pepperoni Thin Crust Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 252kcal 15.0Protein 12.9Fat 17.7Carbs Heggies Pizza LLC Inferno Sausage, Pepperoni, Jalapenos Thin Crust Pizza, Inferno Pizza High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 258kcal 12.9Protein 14.4Fat 18.2Carbs Consumer Value Products Inc. Five-Meat Pepperoni, Sausage, Pork Topping, Canadian Bacon & Beef Topping Original Self-Rising Crust Robust Tomato Sauce, Five-Meat Pizza High in sodium — 55% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 231kcal 9.5Protein 9.5Fat 27.1Carbs Bosco Pizza Company Pepperoni Breadsticks Stuffed With Sauce, Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza Sticks, Pepperoni Pizza 232kcal 10.7Protein 8.0Fat 30.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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