Pizza Cheese

Flavours

The most popular flavour of cheese used on pizzas all around the world is Mozzarella as it has a rich, creamy taste and melts perfectly on pizza. The roster of available cheese flavours is extensive with many variations to the more well-known Cheddar, Feta, Provolone, Swiss, Romano, Gouda, Brie and Blue Cheese. They each have a distinct taste that compliments various combinations of toppings used on pizza. 

Ingredients 

Our favourite pizza cheese is made from part natural cheese that is processed with animal or vegetable-based emulsifiers to create a semi-solid final product. The various preservatives and enzymes are bound together by the emulsifiers including sodium citrate, calcium phosphate, sorbic acid (preservative) and enzymes. The cheese culture added is to ensure that the taste can be consistent and the Vitamin D3 nutritional value stays intact. The milk fat, extra salt, saturated vegetable oils, whey and artificial food colourings are to help create the cheesy texture.

Animal or vegetable rennet is added to the milk, that is used to clot and coagulate the milk creating the curd cheese base. The processed cheese can store in the freezer for up to 2 months depending on the brand. It is recommended to consume the cheese when opened and refrigerate for no more than two weeks. To increase the refrigerator life of cheese it is best to use an airtight container once opened. 

Diet 

Pizza cheese is calorific and those susceptible to weight gain should regulate the amount of cheese in their daily diet. Processed cheese has a high percentage of sodium which is bad for blood pressure and can lead to negative health effects when used in excess. Pizza is a satisfying meal for the whole family and should be limited to once in a while as having it every day can lead to hypertension and obesity.