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Reduced fat mozzarella cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
mozzarella, reduced fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 267 kcal —
- Protein 31 g 63%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 15 g 20%
- Saturated fat 10 g 50%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
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Questions about Reduced fat mozzarella cheese
How do you stop reduced-fat mozzarella drying out on pizza?
Scatter it over the pizza for the final 5–8 minutes of baking. It can turn rubbery if it spends too long in a hot oven.
Can you use reduced-fat mozzarella in lasagne or a pasta bake?
Yes. Grate or tear it over the top for the last 10 minutes of baking; it gives a melted topping, though it may be less creamy and stretchy than full-fat mozzarella.
How should you store reduced-fat mozzarella once it’s open?
Keep it in the fridge at 5°C or below. Keep a mozzarella ball covered in its liquid in a lidded container, and follow the pack’s guidance on how long to use it after opening.
Can you freeze reduced-fat mozzarella?
Yes, especially if it’s grated: freeze it in a sealed bag in small portions, then use it straight from frozen in pizza or pasta bakes. It may be crumbly after thawing, so it’s less suited to eating cold.
Is reduced-fat mozzarella lower in fat than reduced-fat cheddar?
Yes. Reduced-fat mozzarella has 15 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 23.4 g in reduced-fat cheddar.
Does reduced-fat mozzarella melt like regular mozzarella?
It melts, but often comes out less creamy and stretchy and can turn rubbery if overheated. Add it near the end of cooking, especially on pizza or in a toastie.
What can you put reduced-fat mozzarella in besides pizza?
Try it in a tomato pasta bake, a lasagne topping or a toasted sandwich with tomato. Its mild flavour goes particularly well with tomato and basil.
Source: ausnut F002475 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
