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Buffalo mozzarella cheese

Calories & nutrition facts

mozzarella, buffalo

310
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein15 g
Carbs0 g
Fat28 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 310 kcal —
  • Protein 15 g 30%
  • Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
  • Fat 28 g 36%
  • Saturated fat 18 g 90%
  • Fibre 0 g 0%
  • Sugars 0 g —

Questions about Buffalo mozzarella cheese

How do you stop buffalo mozzarella making pizza soggy?

Drain it well, then tear it into pieces and leave them on kitchen paper for 20–30 minutes. Add the cheese for the last 5–8 minutes of baking so it melts without releasing too much liquid.

How should you store buffalo mozzarella after opening?

Keep it covered in the fridge and submerged in its packing liquid. Use it within a day or two for the best texture.

Can you freeze buffalo mozzarella?

Yes, but freezing can make it watery or crumbly once thawed. Drain it, wrap it well and freeze it for use in cooked dishes such as pasta bakes rather than salads.

What goes well with buffalo mozzarella?

Pair it with ripe tomatoes, basil and olive oil for a Caprese salad, or serve it with crusty bread. Its creamy texture also works well with grilled courgettes or roasted peppers.

How can you tell buffalo mozzarella from cow’s-milk mozzarella when buying?

Read the ingredients: buffalo mozzarella should be made with buffalo milk, while some products combine buffalo and cow’s milk. Buffalo mozzarella is typically softer and creamier than cow’s-milk mozzarella.

How is buffalo mozzarella made?

The milk is curdled, then the curds are kneaded and stretched in hot water before being shaped into balls. The finished cheese is packed in liquid to keep it moist.

Which has more protein, buffalo mozzarella or cow’s-milk mozzarella?

Cow’s-milk mozzarella has more protein: 16.5 g per 100 g, compared with 15 g in buffalo mozzarella.

Source: ausnut F002473 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded