Specification :

Mozzarella is an Italian Traditional Speciality Guaranteed ( TSG) food product. The term is used for several kinds of Italian cheeses that are made using spinning and then cutting ( hence the name, as the Italian verb mozzare means " to cut" ) :

* Mozzarella at Bufala ( buffalo mozzarella) , made from domesticated water buffalo milk
* mozzarella fior at latte, made from fresh pasteurized or unpasteurized cow' s milk
* low-moisture mozzarella, which is made from whole or part skimmed milk, and widely used in the foodservice industry
* smoked mozzarella

Fresh mozzarella is generally white, but may vary seasonally to slightly yellow depending on the animal' s diet. It is a semi-soft cheese. Due to its high moisture content, it is traditionally served the day it is made, but can be kept in brine for up to a week, or longer when sold in vacuum-sealed packages. Low-moisture mozzarella can be kept refrigerated for up to a month, though some pre-shredded low-moisture mozzarella is sold with a shelf life of up to 6 months. Mozzarella of several kinds are also used for most types of pizza and several pasta dishes, such as lasagna, or served with sliced tomatoes and basil in Insalata caprese.