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Over the past decades, Italian cuisine has occupied the center stage in terms of global acceptance as one of the most palatable feed genres, and so has rightfully lent part of its stardom to Italian food ingredients which ceaselessly continue to dominate over ethnic food lovers’ taste buds.

The stage of globalization has not only opened up scope for international trade as well as bilateral relations, it has had a pronounced impact on global consumption habits and food preferences, alongside more openness towards co-existence. The popularity of any cuisine is directly proportional to the advances made by the hospitality sector at large. As more ethnic food restaurants with th

Over the past decades, Italian cuisine has occupied the center stage in terms of global acceptance as one of the most palatable feed genres, and so has rightfully lent part of its stardom to Italian food ingredients which ceaselessly continue to dominate over ethnic food lovers’ taste buds.

The stage of globalization has not only opened up scope for international trade as well as bilateral relations, it has had a pronounced impact on global consumption habits and food preferences, alongside more openness towards co-existence. The popularity of any cuisine is directly proportional to the advances made by the hospitality sector at large. As more ethnic food restaurants with their legacy and traditions are scouting new locales for systematic geographical expansion, prospects for surged popularity and eventual embracement get amplified for any foreign origin food specialty. In this light it is imperative to delve into the innate popularity of Italy based mozzarella cheese, which occupies a rather star status owing to its humble origin and compatibility with almost any standard Italian dish.

Mozzarella Cheese Sourcing: Buffalo, Cow, and Goat Milk

Sourced from cow, buffalo, and goat milk, mozzarella cheese is a highly sought after cheese variety that finds rampant adoption in authentic Italian cuisines. The elaborate method of pasta filata which enumerates primarily cutting and spinning processes. Mozzarre which in Italian language actually defines the elaborate process of cutting or separating, clearly defines mozzarella cheese. Despite multiple sourcing points, globally accepted cow milk mozzarella cheese witnesses massive demand traction and the upward rise is far from mellowing down owing to exorbitant demands for Italian cuisine.

However, Campania, which is across the southern stretches of Italy is renowned or its bountiful buffalo milk production, and substantial cheese production. Back in the past, storing such large amounts of milk significantly remained a work process challenge, to offset which, conversion of excess milk into milk derivatives such as curd and cheese seemed more logical. Hence mozzarella cheese production kick started in Italy's Campania.

Evolved Refrigeration and Transportation Processes Favored Growth in Global Mozzarella Cheese

The massive pizza industry boom sparkled demands for mozzarella cheese even higher. Additionally, evolving technologies such as better transportation and refrigeration processes further lent ample impetus to the mozzarella cheese market, paving ways for disruptive new entrants with their uniquely crafted offerings to chiseled global demands at broader dimensions.

The characteristic taste and flavor of mozzarella cheese is attributed to the abundantly prevalent lactic acid. Mozzarella cheese to meet the demands across commercial pizza industry is hence produced as both low moisture and high moisture varieties. To meet the demands for fresh mozzarella cheese intended for store variety is produced in various shapes, texture and salt inclusion.

Rise in Healthy Consumption Patterns and the Wave of Veganism to Visibly Dwarf Sales

Despite mentionable spike in demands for mozzarella cheese across pizza making industry, the mozzarella cheese market is likely to remain potentially affected by lurking wave of healthy consumption patterns amongst millennial populace across the globe. With rise in veganism and conscious eating habits that remain neutral to environment, mozzarella cheese market is estimated to experience a bumpy stride in forthcoming years.

With optimistic consumption patterns of mozzarella cheese, it has now traversed out of Italy and Europe at large and is meticulously produced and marketed across the US. Consumption, production and sale of mozzarella cheese increased multifold in the US ever since its maiden launch in the 1970s.

However, despite its astral growth the mozzarella cheese market is plagued by a handful of limitations such as high amounts of salt and saturated fats present in it which apparently have devastating implications. A considerable decline in standard consumption patterns of mozzarella cheese is anticipated to plunge in, following spectacular rise in healthy consumption resolution, worldwide. Adding further, growing popularity of veganism, on the back of environment protection commitment is also eventful in limiting mozzarella cheese consumption. Lactose intolerance or dairy allergies is yet another growth depreciator in global mozzarella cheese market.

Studies Opine Effectiveness of Mozzarella Cheese in Controlling Blood Glucose Levels

On the flip side however, mozzarella cheese is acknowledged as storehouse of essential nutrients such as various proteins, fat as well as few vitamins. An innately vitamin type, biotin is found to do wonders in reviving nutrition deficiency. Mozzarella cheese is a rich source of biotin which is essentially a water soluble nutrient and is ejected out of the body via urination and perspiration. Pregnant women are highly advised to consume mozzarella cheese for its high biotin content.

Several studies also opine that mozzarella cheese is phenomenal in lowering elevated blood glucose levels amongst type 1 and 11 diabetic patients. Hence, on the back of an ever swelling diabetic population, mozzarella cheese consumption can apparently pick up momentum. This cheese variant is also a storehouse of calcium, phosphorous, and zinc which are absolutely essential for optimum bone health. Surge in events of osteoporosis is therefore anticipated to trigger consumption levels of mozzarella cheese.

The supply chain of mozzarella cheese is maneuvered by both traditional and contemporary distribution channels. Online retail however, lends a heavy growth spurt with active online retail preferences amongst new age consumers for whom visiting a brick and mortar store is almost a luxury owing to time constraints.