Survey of Mozzarella Cheese Quality at Restaurant End Use

A survey of Mozzarella cheese quality that solicited responses from managers of 22 pizza restaurants located in Chittenden County, Vermont indicated variable quality of Mozzarella cheese used for pizza preparation by these establishments. The following problems were experienced either frequently or occasionally by 50% or more of the respondents: poor shredding properties (55%); excessive free oil (67%); soupy melted cheese (67%); blistering (50%).