When you order pizza, the anticipation is almost better than actually eating. Almost. There’s a lot that goes into enjoying our favorite pizzas, from the toppings to the crust. But there’s something else that is essential to great pizza: the cheese. Specifically, mozzarella. We all know that mozzarella is the go-to cheese for pizzas, but why? At Chelmsford Sub Shoppe, we’re committed to serving you delicious quality food, so we want the answers to these questions.
Why is mozzarella the best choice for pizza cheese? Let’s find out.
It’s super melty.
When you bite into a slice and pull it away, you expect the cheese to stretch and form satisfying strings. This happens because mozzarella has more liquid in it than other cheeses, making it gooey and stretchy when melted. These qualities also make it easy to spread an even layer of cheese over the surface of the pizza. The even layer gives a consistent texture to every bite and keeps your toppings from sliding off.
The flavor works with everything.
While the texture of mozzarella makes it great to top pizzas, the flavor is also key. Mozzarella has a mild flavor that goes with everything and doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. The almost neutral taste pushes the other flavors into the foreground, making the spice of your toppings and the tang of the sauce the main event. Mozzarella balances out the pizza, allowing each flavor its moment to shine.
We love tradition.
Although there are many reasons why we continue to top our pizzas with mozzarella, a big part of it is that it’s the way we’ve always done it. Of course, there are novelty pizzas that use other cheese, but it’s just not the same. Although we all have our favorite toppings and preferences about crust thickness, there are certain things about pizza that we expect to stay more or less the same. Why mess with perfection?
Pizza, Subs, Pasta, and More at Chelsmford Sub Shoppe
When you’re craving the perfect pizza, come to Chelmsford Sub Shoppe! We have all your traditional favorites, plus a few creations of our own. In the mood for something else? We also have subs, pasta, salads, and so much more.