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Mozzarella

Also known as: mozzarella cheese, mozzarella soft cheese

Low concern

Mozzarella is a basic dairy food with a standard of identity in 21 CFR 133.155. Contains saturated fat and sodium; milk is one of the major U.S.

Found in
5,985 products

What it is

Soft, mild Italian cheese traditionally made from cow's or buffalo's milk.

Cheese for direct consumption, melted on pizzas, in salads, and in baked dishes.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Mozzarella cheese... is the food prepared by the procedure set forth in §133.155."

21 CFR 133.155 — Mozzarella cheese — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standardized cheese under 21 CFR 133.155.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted dairy product.

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