Ingredient

Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese: Pasteurized Milk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use low moisture mozzarella cheese for its mild flavor, excellent melting properties, and …

What it is

Low moisture mozzarella cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized milk. It is produced by culturing milk, adding rennet to coagulate it, and then stretching and kneading the curd before it is formed and aged for a short period. The "low moisture" designation means it contains less water than fresh mozzarella, giving it a firmer texture and longer shelf life.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use low moisture mozzarella cheese for its mild flavor, excellent melting properties, and stretchy texture when heated. It is a popular ingredient in many prepared foods, especially pizzas, lasagna, and other baked dishes, where it contributes to a cheesy topping.

Health notes

Low moisture mozzarella cheese is a dairy product regulated by the FDA. It is a source of protein and calcium. As a food ingredient, it is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not whole food ingredients like cheese; therefore, they have not evaluated low moisture mozzarella cheese as an additive. There are no notable controversies regarding low moisture mozzarella cheese itself as an additive.

Allergen info

This ingredient contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese: Pasteurized Milk

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Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Thin Crust Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 254kcal 11.9Protein 14.3Fat 19.8Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Thin Crust Pizza Four Meat Pizza High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 243kcal 12.5Protein 13.2Fat 19.1Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Thin Crust Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 57% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 241kcal 12.0Protein 13.5Fat 18.8Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Thin Crust Pizza Fries Pizza High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 276kcal 11.2Protein 16.4Fat 21.1Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Special Original Thin Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 215kcal 10.1Protein 11.4Fat 18.1Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. The 5 Meat Mash Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 258kcal 12.6Protein 14.5Fat 18.2Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Thin Crust Pizza, Sausage & Mushroom Pizza High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 212kcal 10.2Protein 10.2Fat 19.0Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Flat Bread Pizza, Margherita Breads & Buns High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 317kcal 11.7Protein 19.2Fat 25Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Original Pizza, The Chicken Bacon Ranch Blend Pizza High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 296kcal 13.4Protein 17.6Fat 19.0Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Authentic Tavern Style Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 261kcal 12.3Protein 14.5Fat 21.0Carbs Hansen's Dairy, Inc. Authentic Tavern Style Supreme Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 231kcal 10.7Protein 12.4Fat 19.0Carbs Hansen Foods, LLC Four Meat Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon And Ham Authentic Tavern Style Pizza, Four Meat Pizza High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 260kcal 12.3Protein 14.3Fat 19.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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