No... Mozz & Provolone are not the same thing. Mozz is fresh, Provolone is pressed & aged. But all Mozz is not the same. Some Mozz is soft and moist - good for Tomato salads. And some Mozz is drier and firmer. Depends on how you make it and you stretch it. For example, if you want a drier Mozz, cut the curds small so that it will expell more whey.