Healthy Food Database
Mozzarella
Traditionally made in southern Italy from the milk of water buffaloes (introduced into Italy from India in the 16th century) - it is now made worldwide from cows milk. Mild, fragrant, delicate - combines well with tomato, fresh basil and good olive oil.
It is the cheese used on pizzas.
Category: Cheese
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Buy fresh mozzarella soaked in brine from good delis. Avoid the large vacuum packed balls of plastic found at the supermarket.
To Store:
Fresh mozzarella must be used within a few days. Store it in the fridge submerged in brine in the container it was bought in.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Fresh mozzarella is delicious served with basil, tomato and a good quality olive oil.
Nutrition per Per serve:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
1.9
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
Disclaimer:
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