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Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

Low concern

Low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella is a standardized dairy cheese supplying protein, calcium, and saturated fat. Sodium content is modest relative to many cheeses; lactose levels are low.

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488 products

What it is

Cheese made from cow's whole milk, drained to lower moisture content for melting and shredding.

Cheese ingredient — melts well on pizzas and baked dishes.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Low-moisture mozzarella cheese conforms to the definition and standard of identity, with moisture more than 45% but not more than 52%."

"Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim — nutrient profile."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.156 (low-moisture mozzarella)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted dairy product

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