Performance Meter

Loaf

z Performance: The loaf form allows for higher moisture and absence of added starch/anti-caking agents, which increases performance.

z Convenience: More prep time shredding.

z Portion Control: Manual portion control.

z Shelf Life: Shortest shelf life of all the options.

Shredded

z Performance: Excellent coverage.

z Convenience: Highest convenience, lowest labor. Blends come pre-mixed for optimal performance.

z Portion Control: Easy to roughly portion in cups.

z Shelf Life: Longer window of optimum performance compared to loaf.

Diced

z Performance: Slightly less coverage than shreds and more potential for pin-point blisters.

z Portion Control: Low labor, ready to use. Easier to portion, though slightly less precise than shreds.

z Shelf Life: Longer window of optimum performance compared to loaf.

Pizza Cheese vs. Mozzarella

“Pizza Cheese” contains an added ingredient, modified food starch, to help control moisture and fat release during cooking.