HSN:04061010 > Mozzarella Cheese
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Country Of Origin : India
Mozzarella Cheese: Professional Product Introduction
Mozzarella Cheese is a fresh, semi-soft cheese renowned for its mild flavor, tender texture, and signature meltability. Produced from selected cow’s milk, it offers pristine white appearance and superior stretch, making it indispensable for pizzas, culinary creations, and premium food manufacturing worldwide.
Usability & Buyer Benefits
Mozzarella Cheese is the go-to ingredient for pizza, baked dishes, and fresh salads owing to its superior melting and stretching characteristics. Consistent taste and texture enhance product quality in commercial kitchens, QSRs, and food processing. Its clean-label profile suits health-focused markets, delivering high-quality protein and calcium. Vacuum-sealed packaging ensures a long shelf life and optimal freshness during export. Convenient formats—blocks, shredded, slices—allow flexible use in industrial, retail, and food service applications. Buyers benefit from reliable supply, custom packaging, international certifications, and strict adherence to food safety protocols, minimizing sourcing risks and maximizing menu appeal.
HSN Code, Category & Sub-category
• HSN Code (8 digits): 04061010
• Category: Cheese and Curd
• Sub-category: Fresh (unripened) cheese, including Mozzarella (not grated or processed)
Nutritional Properties
• Energy: ~280 kcal/100g
• Protein: 18–22g/100g (high-quality casein protein)
• Calcium: 470–500mg/100g (19% daily value)
• Fat: 18–20g/100g (mostly saturated and monounsaturated)
• Vitamin B12: 2.5mcg/100g, Vitamin A: 350 IU/100g
• Low lactose: ~1g/100g (suitable for mild lactose intolerance)
Physical Properties
• Color: Pure white to pale cream
• Texture: Soft, elastic, and slightly springy
• Moisture: 50–60%
• Structure: Smooth, glossy exterior; no rind; slightly moist surfaces
• Melting Point: 55–60°C
• Stretch: Distinctive, long fiber-like stretch when melted
Chemical Properties
• pH after production: 5.3–5.6
• Salt content: 0.7–1.0%
• Natural milk enzymes, starter cultures, minimal additives
• High water activity (aw 0.95–0.97)
• Free from artificial preservatives; natural fermentation process
Technical Properties
• Exceptional melt and stretch, critical for pizza and pasta topping
• Consistent shredding and slicing in industrial machinery
• Stable under refrigerated and frozen storage
• Uniform performance in automated packaging/baking lines
• Suitable for grated and block production formats
Mechanical Properties
• Soft but cohesive—resists shattering when sliced or diced
• Maintains structure in transport, especially in chilled containers
• Clean, regular shredding without excessive clumping
• Suitable for high-speed processing/packaging equipment
• Withstands moderate compression without deformation
Manufacturing Methods
• Pasteurization of premium cow’s milk
• Addition of lactic cultures and rennet for curd formation
• Cutting and gentle heating of curd to develop stretch (“pasta filata” process)
• Hand or automated stretching of curd, then molded into blocks or balls
• Brining for flavor and preservation
• Packing in vacuum or MAP for freshness
• Immediate cold storage; rapid dispatch to maintain quality
Industrial Use
• Pizza manufacturing (major market), pasta bakes, lasagna
• Used in ready meals, bakery snacks, panini, and sandwiches
• Sliced and shredded for HORECA, catering, retail
• Ingredient in salads (Caprese), appetizers, and cheese sticks
• Food processors, QSRs, and supermarkets as primary consumers
Market Overview: Global Demand & Kaizen BMS Role in Indian Supply
• Mozzarella is among the world’s top three cheeses by consumption—driven by pizza and food service markets
• Demand surging in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, North America, and EU
• Indian mozzarella exports gaining global recognition for quality and price-competitiveness
• Kaizen BMS ensures export-grade mozzarella meeting strict international food safety and quality standards
• Custom packaging, certification, and on-time dispatch for regular, bulk, or private label buyers
Packaging & Logistics
• Vacuum-packed blocks: 200g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg options
• Shredded: 200g, 1kg, 5kg foodservice bags
• Sliced: stacked vacuum pouches or MAP trays
• Export cartons: 10–20kg
• Cold chain logistics with temperature tracking
• Label compliance and private branding available
Shipping Dimensions & Weight
• 1kg block: ~90 × 90 × 110mm, gross 1.1kg
• Cartons: 400 × 250 × 200mm, net 10–20kg
• Palletized for sea/air: 1,000–1,200kg/pallet
• Refrigerated transport to ensure product integrity
Preferred INCO Terms
• FOB (Free on Board)
• CFR (Cost & Freight)
• CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)
• Flexible shipping via Mundra, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Chennai ports
Payment Methods
• 100% Advance payment (new/small orders)
• Sight Letter of Credit (Sight-LC) for bulk/regular orders
• Advance plus Sight-LC for established buyers and contract volumes
Dispatch Possible From Indian Ports
• Mundra Port
• Nhava Sheva (JNPT) Port
• Chennai Port
Company Profile – Kaizen BMS
Kaizen BMS, a Government of India-recognized exporter, leads in delivering high-quality food and industrial products to global markets. Specializing in customized contract manufacturing and merchant exporting, our dedicated export unit ensures premium supply, international compliance, and reliable logistics. Serving a diverse clientele, Kaizen BMS is trusted for integrity, quality assurance, and long-term, transparent partnerships. Our focus is to provide seamless, scalable, and tailored exporting solutions in the cheese and dairy sector worldwide.