The mozzarella is presented all in white as a Caprese combination with tomatoes or baked-on pizza. But which one is the best? To find out, Stiftung Warentest took a closer look at a total of 20 mozzarellas. The result: The test winner can be found at the discounter Aldi – for around 55 cents.
Mozzarella on test
Stiftung Warentest examined a total of 20 mozzarellas in terms of taste and pollution in the laboratory. Including four mozzarellas made from buffalo milk and 16 from cow’s milk. The latter, in turn, contained two variants of the mini balls, three organic products, and two light and two lactose-free items.
Most of the mozzarellas were convincing in terms of taste and were rated “good” – there was no “poor” rating. The examination of the pollutants also showed a thoroughly positive result: 16 mozzarellas were rated “good” and four others were rated “very good”. However, an increased germ content was detected in three of these products.
The Top 5
Only products from discounters with the overall rating “good” can be found among the top 5. These are the rankings:
- “Casale Fresco Mozzarella Classico” from Aldi (North) for 55 cents
- “Casale Fresco Mozzarella Mini-Classico” from Aldi (North) for 79 cents
- “Bio Mozzarella” from Aldi (South) for 89 cents
- “Mondo Italiano Mozzarella” from Netto for 55 cents
- “Cucina Mozzarella classico” from Aldi (South) for 55 cents
Useful kitchen tips for mozzarella
- Buffalo mozzarella is bright white, while mozzarella made from cow’s milk is cream-colored
- Care should be taken with swollen packs: the mozzarella may have been stored too long and not chilled properly. The cheese may already have spoiled
- Mozzarella develops its best flavor at room temperature
- Eat mozzarella quickly after opening. The rule is: keep cool and in brine
