Mozzarella
Other names mozzarella cheese, mozzarella soft cheese
Mozzarella: low in FODMAPs and lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Mozzarella is a fresh cheese, and fresh cheeses are low for a different reason from aged ones: the lactose left with the whey when the curd was drained, rather than being eaten over time. Removal beats fermentation here, and it happens in an afternoon rather than a season.
- LactoseFODMAPsLow
Mozzarella is stretched in hot water - that is what pasta filata means - and the water carries lactose away with it. Add the whey that drained before, and a fresh mozzarella lands low despite being a young cheese, which is unusual for its age.
Sources· 2
- USDA FoodData Central
- McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods (PHE, 2015)
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does mozzarella affect?
Mozzarella is notable for FODMAPs and lactose. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does mozzarella contain FODMAPs?
Mozzarella contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Mozzarella is a fresh cheese, and fresh cheeses are low for a different reason from aged ones: the lactose left with the whey when the curd was drained, rather than being eaten over time. Removal beats fermentation here, and it happens in an afternoon rather than a season.
Does mozzarella contain lactose?
Mozzarella contains only low levels of lactose. Mozzarella is stretched in hot water - that is what pasta filata means - and the water carries lactose away with it. Add the whey that drained before, and a fresh mozzarella lands low despite being a young cheese, which is unusual for its age. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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