Mozarella Cheese

Mozzarella is a soft, white, unripened cheese traditionally made from Italian buffalo milk. Today, it is most commonly made from cow's milk. The cheese is produced by heating milk, adding rennet to coagulate it, and then stretching and shaping the curd.

Mozzarella is prized for its mild flavor and excellent melting properties. It is a popular topping for pizzas, a key ingredient in many pasta dishes, and used in salads and sandwiches. Its stretchiness also makes it ideal for baked goods like calzones.

Mozzarella cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. Like other full-fat cheeses, it contains saturated fat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers cheese generally recognized as safe (GRAS). International bodies like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated cheese and dairy products. Typical consumption as part of a balanced diet is not associated with adverse health effects.