Mozzarella Cheese: Fresh or Packaged
Mozzarella cheese is very versatile. Whether used in a salad, a topping on pizza, or in baked ziti, there are many differences between whether to purchase the fresh or the packaged variety. mozzarella cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from cows milk. If purchased fresh it is hand rolled from cows milk that has been separated into curds and whey. The curds are than hand mixed and rolled and put into a brine to keep it fresh. Packaged mozzarella cheese has had more moisture taken out and s vacuumed packed, and has a longer shelf life. When you compose a dish, you need to think about the ingredients. In a fresh salad or pasta dish, fresh mozzarella cheese is preferable. If I was making baked ziti or a pizza with different cheeses, I would pick the packaged cheese. The packaged cheese has more elasticity to it. It melts well and it has that ahhh effect. I would use the packaged cheese to top a lasagna or a casserole. I would choose the fresh mozzarella cheese on a dish of a few ingredients. In a dish where there is more ingredients, I would ise the packaged mozzarella cheese. Enjoy them both. they are delicious.Stay safe my fans and Bon Appetit.