Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
What is Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese?
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by heating milk, adding rennet to coagulate it, then draining the whey and pressing the curd. The 'low-moisture' aspect means much of the water is removed, making it firmer and easier to shred or slice.
Is Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese vegan?
No. Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese a major allergen?
Milk is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese used for?
Manufacturers use it for its mild, milky flavor and excellent melting properties.
Is Cheese Sticks: Low-moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese safe?
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use it for its mild, milky flavor and excellent melting properties. It is a primary ingredient in pizza, lasagna, and cheese sticks, as well as many other baked and fried Italian-American dishes.
Health notes
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of protein and calcium. Like all dairy products, it contains saturated fat and sodium, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat to under 10% of daily calories and sodium to under 2,300 mg per day.
Allergen info
Milk is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. This product is derived from milk.
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