HSN:04063000 > Processed Mozzarella Cheese

HSN Code, Category & Sub-category

• HSN Code (8 digits): 04063000

• Category: Cheese and Curd

• Sub-category: Processed Cheese (not grated or powdered, includes Mozzarella varieties)

Nutritional Properties

• Energy: ~290–320 kcal/100g

• Protein: 16–19g/100g

• Fat: 23–25g/100g (primarily milkfat)

• Calcium: 550–700mg/100g

• Sodium: 800–1150mg/100g (customizable)

• Low sugar, reduced lactose: <1g/100g

Physical Properties & Types

• Glossy, smooth white to pale-yellow

• Consistent, sliceable, and shred-stable texture

• Moisture: 45–48%; delivers optimal melt and stretch

• Types: Block, slice, shredded, and diced formats for foodservice/retail

Chemical Properties

• pH: 5.3–5.7

• Salt: 1.7–2.1%

• Contains permitted emulsifiers (e.g., sodium citrate, phosphate)

• No artificial preservatives required; stable under chilled storage

• Natural and permitted colorants as per client preference

Technical Properties

• Maintains melt/stretch with controlled browning

• Uniform performance in high-speed bakery and pizza ovens

• Stable in automated slicing/shredding machinery

• Resists syneresis (moisture/oil separation) during cooking

• Extended shelf life under MAP/vacuum

Mechanical Properties

• Withstands mechanical cutting and rapid food assembly lines

• Soft, fibrous body maintains form in processing

• Shreds without excessive clumping or breakage

• Retains shape and integrity in refrigerated/frozen transport

Manufacturing Methods

• Blend of natural mozzarella, milk solids, emulsifiers, and salt

• Pasteurization for food safety

• Thermo-mechanical processing in extruders or cookers for texture alignment

• Hot-fill blocks, slices, or shredded cheese into sealed containers

• Rapid cooling and vacuum/MAP packaging for export

Industrial Use

• Core pizza and lasagna cheese for QSRs, bakeries, and frozen meal factories

• Used in cheese sticks, snacks, bread toppings, and filled products

• Ingredient in sauces, processed dips, and ready meals

• Slices and shreds for retail, institutional, and foodservice sectors

Market Overview: Global Demand & Kaizen BMS Indian Supply

• Global pizza and fast-food growth surge demand for processed mozzarella

• Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and North America are major consuming and importing markets

• India’s growing cheese industry allows price advantage, volume supply, and global certifications

• Kaizen BMS meets export demand with steady, customizable, and compliant product flows

Packaging & Logistics

• Vacuum/MAP packed: 200g, 500g, 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg blocks or shreds

• Retail pouches/foodservice catering packs; labels in buyer’s language possible

• Export cartons: 10–20kg; robust, insulated, and moisture-protected

• Palletized shipments of 1,000–1,200kg per reefer container

Shipping Dimensions & Weight

• 1kg block: ~90×90×110mm (~1.05kg gross)

• Carton: ~400×250×200mm, net 10–20kg

• Pallet: 1,000–1,200kg for efficient container loading

Certificates Required (India, Export)

• FSSAI License & compliance

• Export Health Certificate

• Halal/Kosher Certificate (on request)

• CoA (Certificate of Analysis) per lot/batch

• ISO 22000/HACCP Food Safety Certification

Preferred INCO Terms

• FOB (Free on Board)

• CFR (Cost & Freight)

• CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)

• Shipping from Mundra, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Chennai ports

Payment Methods

• 100% Advance for new/small orders

• Sight LC for established/bulk transactions

• Advance + Sight LC for high-volume contracts

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, specializes in consistent global supply of premium food and industrial materials. Our export division delivers customized contract manufacturing and merchant export of processed cheese, assuring quality, compliance, and freshness in every shipment. We excel in warehouse logistics, scalable order management, and long-term partnerships for clients worldwide.