mozzarella
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella is the cheese to reach for when histamine is your problem: unlike aged cheeses such as parmesan or cheddar, it is barely fermented, so it stays low in histamine and only borderline in tyramine. The catch is lactose. As a fresh, high-moisture cheese it holds far more lactose than a hard aged cheese, and it still carries the milk proteins casein and whey.
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High in lactose (grade E), because fresh, high-moisture cheeses keep the milk sugar that long ageing would break down / Contains casein and whey, the milk proteins behind dairy sensitivity / Only borderline in tyramine, unlike heavily aged cheeses that are high, so it is a safer cheese if you watch tyramine / Low in histamine, which sets it apart from parmesan, cheddar and blue cheese
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for mozzarella?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is mozzarella generally well tolerated?
Lactose (Avoid) and Lectin (Avoid) Start with those if you react.
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