What is Mozzarella Cheese and Where Is It Used?

The address of fresh tastes, an important representative of the Mediterranean cuisine, the Italians’ gift to the world, mozzarella cheese is applied to different recipes in the world cuisine with its many different uses and light tastes. How about getting to know the mozzarella cheese, which has a place in the cuisine of different cultures, closely?

What is Mozzarella Cheese, What are its Features?

• We mentioned that it is Italian cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese is derived from the words ‘mozzarella meaning ‘to cut into slices’ and ‘mozzo’ meaning ‘cut into parts’.
•  What milk is mozzarella cheese made from? Good quality buffalo milk is used to make original mozzarella cheese.
• Italy, where the buffalo is grown, is considered the homeland of this cheese.
• Is mozzarella cheese salty? Mozzarella cheese is a low-salt cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese is produced in 2 different structures: table and pizza
• Table mozzarella cheese is usually served with dried or fresh tomatoes, olive oil and preferably thyme for breakfast and main meals.
• It is a fresh start to the day at breakfast tables and a refreshing accompaniment in main courses.
• This type of cheese looks like an egg from the outside and generally weighs 10-15 grams.
• Mozzarella, which is a soft-elastic cheese that melts, does not have holes in its texture, it is an odorless fresh cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese is the first ingredient that comes to mind when it comes to pizza, so mozzarella cheeses for pizza are available for sale.
• Pizza mozzarella cheeses are generally served as grated.
• Cheeses used in pizza making are less salty and less oily.
• One of the reasons why mozzarella cheese is used instead of cheddar cheese on pizza is that melted mozzarella cheese does not freeze as quickly as cheddar cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese types are determined by the type of milk from which it is made.
• Mozzarella can be made from buffalo, buffalo, and pasteurized cow’s milk.
• Mozzarella cheese varieties can also differ in taste according to the milk selection.

Where Is Mozzarella Cheese Used?

• Can mozzarella cheese be eaten for breakfast? Yes, mozzarella cheese is a multi-use cheese that you can season with different flavors at every meal of the day.
• You can add it to your omelets and scrambled eggs.
• Since it is a meltable cheese, you can add it to toasted bread and put it in the oven, and you can prepare homemade pizzas by adding any additional toppings you want.
• Since mozzarella cheese is a fresh, light (low-salt, low-fat) and soft cheese, using it is entirely up to your creativity and taste.
• The most common use is, of course, the grated mozzarella is the crown of pizza.
• It is served with fresh basil, dried or fresh tomatoes, good quality olive oil, and spices on Italian tables.
• If you wish, you can serve it this way in your breakfast.
• A pizza decorated with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes is enough for a delicious meal with the right cooking method and time.
• It is served with fresh basil, dried or fresh tomatoes, good quality olive oil and spices on Italian tables.
• If you wish, you can serve it this way in your breakfast.
• Toast with mozzarella cheese is also a good option to add flavor to your breakfasts.
• Mamma mia! Let’s not go without saying that mozzarella goes well with another Italian classic, pasta, like pizza.
• When the mozzarella cheese melts on the pasta and a little tomato paste is added to this recipe, you may not believe how such an easy-to-prepare dish tastes like chef’s plates.
• Mozzarella cheese sticks and sausage on a mozzarella cheese stick, which is an even richer version of these sticks, are among the wonderful tastes that cheer up the tables with crispy!

What is the Calorie and Nutritional Value of Mozzarella Cheese?

• Mozzarella cheese contains 280 kcal per 100 grams. Total fat content is 17 g, cholesterol 54 mg, sodium 16 mg, potassium 95 mg, carbohydrate 3.1 g, and protein ratio 28 grams.
• It also contains vitamins A, D, C, B12, B6 and iron, calcium, and magnesium.
• When the nutritional value of mozzarella cheese is examined, due to its fat content, it is only suitable for a ketogenic diet, that is, a diet where protein and carbohydrate-restricted fat are consumed at a high rate.
• It is a delicious cheese that can be consumed by those who have a healthy and balanced body, provided that they do not overdo it.

Where to Buy Mozzarella Cheese? How much does it cost?

• With the increasing interest in cheese varieties, it is now possible to see very different cheeses in big markets and small market chains in our country.
• Mozzarella cheese is also on the market shelves as an easily accessible cheese.
• The prices of mozzarella cheese, which are grated and offered for sale as a ball in the water, may vary according to your weight and brand selection.
• Prices of mozzarella cheese in 125 grams packaged, water balls vary between 6-8 liras.
• The prices of grated mozzarella cheese, which are offered for sale in 150 and 200 gram packaged packages and are generally used in pizza making, are in the price range of 8-12 TL, depending on your brand preference.
• Compared to other options, mozzarella cheese is average in price.

How to Eat Mozzarella Cheese 7 Delicious Recipes

1) Melted Recipe for Cheese Lovers: Mozzarella Sticks

Are you ready to create wonders with breadcrumbs, spices, and mozzarella cheese? A delicious option for every meal of the day, melted cheese is calling 🙂

2) Italian Flag Example: Mozzarella Salad with Basil

A refreshing, refreshing delicious salad, moreover, it is very practical to make! Click on the link for our flavor-guaranteed salad recipe!

3) Another Plate? Milky Mozzarella Halva

We set off from the question of which dishes are mozzarella cheese used in, and the road led us to desserts! One of our most delicious halva recipes you can eat. Even the look is appetizing, isn’t it? An enormous taste of cheese, roasted flour, semolina, and delicious syrup with molasses 🙂

4) Today in Refreshing Plates: Tomato Salad with Mozzarella (Insalata Caprese)

It is one of the fastest and freshest salads that can be prepared 🙂 We tried it and we loved it, even its appearance gives energy, you can imagine the taste. Don’t even think, let’s give the recipe, make it 🙂

5) Italian Style Pie: Fritelle Di Mozzarella

What to do with mozzarella cheese? Are only Italian recipes possible, cannot mozzarella be added to local recipes? Of course, it is added. The recipe for bagel flavored with dill and cheese is coming! Who doesn’t love pie? Try it with cheese, you won’t regret it.

6) Are the Kids Who Don’t Like Eggs Here? Mozzarella Cheese and Pepper Omelet

Cheese omelet is one of the most delicious ways to start the day 🙂 This omelet recipe, which you can color with pepper or any vegetables and greens you desire, will be your new favorite!

7) Delightful Snack: Crispy Bread with Mozzarella Cheese

Delicious bread that will attract you with their lightness and cheer you up with their colorful appearance are fresh out of the oven!