Buying

Fresh Mozzarella cheese is readily available year-round in stores and supermarkets. One can find whole-milk, low salt, lite (low-fat) products in the markets.

Buy fresh mozzarella cheese in sealed containers/packs from the refrigerated section. Shredded/slices/grains, etc, are also available for cooking convenience. Avoid any off-flavored and beyond-the-date products.

Whole milk mozzarella should have fat not less than 45% on a dry basis, while lite-Mozzarella Cheese has milk fat not less than 10.8% on a dry basis. Cheeses shall have a mild, pleasing flavor and may possess slight acid or feed flavors.

While buying, look for mozzarella cheeses featuring a natural white to light cream, uniform bright color, and attractive sheen. It should be flexible, smooth, and pliable.

The cheeses should not possess sweet holes in them, and if sliced, the slices should separate easily. It should melt completely without blisters. It also shall evenly be distributed over the surface of the crust on which it is spread.

Avoid sour notes, vinegar-flavored, heated, or off-notes associated with the use of non-fat dry milk.

Storing

Mozzarella cheese is highly sensitive to temperature, humidity, and microbial contamination and therefore is highly perishable. Store in the refrigerator in brine or in water and use within 2-3 days. If you prepare it at home, make small batches frequently and store well in the fridge and use in 1-2 days.

Food uses

Buffalo mozzarella cheese must be brought at room temperature when eaten to appreciate its freshness and flavor.

Mozzarella is a wonderful dairy product that is so convenient and versatile to use. Some of the recipes using this cheese are sandwiches, salads, main dishes, and desserts.

Here are some serving tips:

• Enjoy it in a stylish Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil.

• Margherita pizza is a classical Neapolitan pizza made with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil.

• Baked meat lasagne is the Campania dish, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

• A grilled mozzarella sandwich with egg is a mouth-watering snack.

• Prepare middle-eastern style mozzarella cheese kunafa (pastry) dessert.

Safety profile

Ricotta is a soft, low-calorie cheese and is low in sodium and saturated fats, and therefore, recommended as a healthy dairy product in those who are on low sodium and fat diet program.

Ricotta cheese contains small amounts of tyramine and can be eaten in small quantities by those on a tyramine-restricted diet. (Source: Queensland Government-low tyramine diet: MAOI’s and diet.)

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