Grated mozzarella
Grated mozzarella contains moderate levels of Histamine and Tyramine. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Lactose and Gluten. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
The histamine of a cheese tracks its ageing, not its lactose: removing lactose changes nothing here. Grating and packing add surface and shelf life, which is where the amines come from — a fresh block you grate yourself is lower.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- FODMAPsLow
- LactoseLow
a fresh cheese, so less whey has drained than in an aged one — but curdling still takes most of the lactose out, landing around 0.5-2 g per 100 g. Far below milk, and small portions are usually well tolerated.
- GlutenPossible
cheese is naturally gluten-free, and modern blue cheeses use gluten-free cultures. Only pre-grated cheese carries a mild gluten risk, as wheat starch is sometimes added as an anti-caking agent.
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does grated mozzarella affect?
grated mozzarella is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, FODMAPs, Lactose and Gluten.
Does grated mozzarella contain Histamine?
grated mozzarella contains moderate levels of Histamine. The histamine of a cheese tracks its ageing, not its lactose: removing lactose changes nothing here. Grating and packing add surface and shelf life, which is where the amines come from — a fresh block you grate yourself is lower.
Does grated mozzarella contain Tyramine?
grated mozzarella contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does grated mozzarella contain FODMAPs?
grated mozzarella contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does grated mozzarella contain Lactose?
grated mozzarella contains only low levels of Lactose. a fresh cheese, so less whey has drained than in an aged one — but curdling still takes most of the lactose out, landing around 0.5-2 g per 100 g. Far below milk, and small portions are usually well tolerated. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.