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CHEESE TYPE BOARDS (for Cheese Lovers and Cheese Makers) => RENNET COAGULATED - Pasta Filata (Pulled Curd) => Topic started by: dashawn on June 26, 2020, 07:45:33 PM

Title: Is low-moisture mozzarella just rebranded scamorza?
Post by: dashawn on June 26, 2020, 07:45:33 PM
What is the cheesemaking process for a low-moisture grocery store mozz such as https://boarshead.com/products/detail/620-whole-milk-low-moisture-mozzarella-cheese (https://boarshead.com/products/detail/620-whole-milk-low-moisture-mozzarella-cheese)? How is it materially different from the traditional method of making scamorza(making mozzarella, hanging it up to age)? How are the characteristics of these cheeses different from each other?
Title: Re: Is low-moisture mozzarella just rebranded scamorza?
Post by: mikekchar on June 28, 2020, 10:01:48 PM
Well, all pasta filata cheeses are basically the same.  Low moisture is exactly what it says: low moisture.  In this case the moisture is controlled by how big you cut the curd and how much you stir it.  I doubt supermarket mozzarella is aged intentionally to any degree.  Hanging a cheese like scamorza, or provalone basically gives it a rind.