9 best cheeses for pizza

Many Russians are happy to cook pizza themselves and experiment with various fillings. For novice cooks, the actual question is what kind of cheese is suitable for this dish. Our experts have compiled a ranking of the best products for sprinkling Italian snacks.

How to choose a cheese for pizza

The most important rule is that cheese should not be stale or too salty. The best product is one that stretches well and does not spread. There are other important tips for choosing:

1. Along with Mozzarella, the Italians use the Gorgonzollah.
2. Another popular product is Parmesan. It has a moderately spicy taste and a salty shade.
3. The Swiss prefer to add Emmental with a pleasant smell and bright taste. It is not combined with all products.
4. In Russia, Mozzarella is replaced with Adyghe cheese. It melts well and gives the pizza a unique taste. Most often in our country use Russian cheese. It is chosen for accessibility, softness and ruddy crust.
5. If desired, you can combine between two types of cheese, for example, Mozzarel is combined with Cheddar.
6. For vegetables, Dutch Gouda cheese will be perfect.

Top Cheese Pizza Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best mozzarella cheese	1	Favorit cheese	263 ₽
	2	Unagrande Mozzarella 45% 460g,	419 ₽
	3	Granabella	189 ₽
Best Vegan Cheese	1	Volko molko	300 ₽
	2	Vego cheddar lean, 400 g	355 ₽
	3	VEGO Gouda, 400 g	345 ₽
The best budget cheeses	1	DOBRYANA Russian large solid 50%	640 ₽
	2	Syrobogatov Dutch semi-solid 45%	199 ₽
	3	Sheep cheese "Kiprino"	186 ₽

The best mozzarella cheese for pizza

Mozzarella has an original taste and, melting, gives an appetizing crust. Everything else this product is also useful.

"Favorit cheese" Mozzarella

Rating: 4.9

Opens rating soft cheese from fresh dairy product. It is ideal for making pizza, sandwiches and other snacks. Mozzarella is stored for a long time and behaves well when heated. Cheese melts evenly, stretching elastically and forming mouth-watering yarn.

Buyers choose a product for excellent taste. They note that it does not change color after cooling. Available in a vacuum package. Price for 340 g - 216 rubles.

Unagrande Mozzarella 45% 460g

Rating: 4.8

Cooking pizza with this cheese will create a real Italian dish. Buyers appreciate it for a unique flavor with a nutty note. There is enough packaging for two big pizzas. The product is made from pasteurized milk with hardener and yeast using a unique technology.

Judging by the reviews, dense cheese is easy to cut. It is resilient and keeps its shape well. Mozzarella is also used to make lasagna and salads. For 1 kg will have to pay more than 1,200 rubles.

Granabella Mozzarella

Rating: 4.7

Completes the nomination soft cheese, which has the most delicious yarn in the hot state. They are very long. The advantages include a dense texture, excellent melting and an affordable price.

Customers consider the taste of the product too bland.In its molten state, it simply does not exist. Therefore, the hostess recommend mixing mozzarella with a more original sprinkling. It is a pity that finding cheese on sale is sometimes very difficult. Price per 100 g - about 160 rubles.

Best Vegan Pizza Cheese

Cheese for vegetarians is a protein mass of coconut, nuts, beans. The product is also suitable for use during the period of fasting.

Vegan cheese for Volko Molko pizza (280 gr)

Rating: 4.9

Volko Molko is a Moscow-based manufacturer of vegan products. The company became the first to start producing cheeses for vegetarians in the Russian Federation, and already fell in love with many buyers for reasonable prices and decent quality products. Cheese has a pleasant aroma and excellent melting capability. It is chosen for its delicate taste and elastic consistency. He perfectly complements the pizza.

The manufacturer guarantees the absence of components of animal origin. Made from coconut oil and two types of starch. The product is produced in vacuum packaging for 280 g. It costs 299 rubles.

Vego cheddar lean, 400 g

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking is vegan cheddar cheese, which melts well and is perfect for pizza and hot sandwiches. It is made from pea protein and coconut oil. The product is excellent cut and has a nice appearance. It does not crumble and has a homogeneous structure.

Thanks to such a dressing, you can achieve a beautiful golden brown. True, not all buyers appreciated the original taste of the dish. Cost - 345 rubles.

VEGO Gouda 400 g

Rating: 4.7

The product contains no preservatives, gluten or animal additives. There is no soy or GMO. The composition is based on coconut and sunflower oils, potato starch, seaweed extract. Consumers note the pleasant color of the product, moderate salt content and not the best smell.

Gouda is melting slightly worse than other rating participants. Many vegetarians prefer this product as a sprinkle for pizza. It is also used during the post. For 400 g you need to pay 355 rubles.

The best budget cheeses for pizza

DOBRYANA Russian large solid 50%

Rating: 4.4

Opens the category of classic cheese made from quality cow's milk. It has a distinct taste with a barely noticeable sour.

Buyers like a smooth consistency that is easily shredded into slices. Russian cheese melts well in the oven and microwave, creating an aromatic crust on the pizza. You can buy it in many large shopping centers. The price for 1 kg is about 540 rubles.

Syrobogatov Dutch semi-solid 45%

Rating: 4.3

Continued rating Dutch cheese, which is used for making pizza, many hostesses. It's all about its availability, reasonable quality and reasonable price. It is made from whole milk and ferment. There is in the composition of the dye annatto.

According to reviews, the cheese is perfectly cut and does not stick to the knife. It looks tasty and appetizing. The product has a soft and delicate texture. The composition is not salted. The product gives the pizza a sweetish taste and creamy aroma. 270 g cost about 160 rubles.

Sheep cheese "Kiprino"

Rating: 4.0

The final position of the rating belongs to Altai cheese under the Kiprino brand. White cheese is distinguished by its natural composition and pronounced taste. Under the influence of hot temperatures, the consistency melts and stretches well.

Judging by the reviews, the product is very salty. We recommend mixing it with Mozzarella in the ratio of 1 to 1. If you want to make the cheese fresh, you can soak it in water for several hours. Of the minuses noted uncomfortable packaging. The price for 1 kilogram is about 600 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.