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Best fresh mozzarella, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Tenaya Darlington, Carrie Stenerson, Madelyn Varela, Marissa Mullen and 4 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, saveur.com, dmagazine.com and eatingwell.com and 1 other sources.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Crave Brothers Farmstead Fresh Mozzarella

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    The panel’s unanimous pick. “It has the milk-forward flavor I am looking for… always really fresh” (Stenerson). Darlington: “farmstead is usually a sign of quality.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
  2. 2

    Lioni Latticini Fresh Mozzarella (fior di latte)

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    Also chosen by
    Saveur’s pizza-issue tasting: “This cows’ milk cheese has a briny tang that shines atop pizza margherita.” The clear winner of D Magazine’s office tasting of five, with Lioni’s hand-wrapped ball first and its retail cup second: “The best by a long shot. Moist, delicate, and salty with a perfect milky flavor.” Made in Union, New Jersey.
    Where to buy · lionimozzarella.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: saveur.com ↗
  3. 3

    Liuzzi Fresh Mozzarella

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    Also chosen by
    An Italian cheesemaking family, making fresh mozzarella in Connecticut since 1981. Carbajo: “an option that I value highly because of its more artisanal profile and the freshness it usually offers.” New Haven pizzerias use it on their pies: Dan Parillo sources his fresh mozzarella from Liuzzi at Da Legna, and Modern Apizza uses it on its Margherita. Liuzzi’s mozzarella has won American Cheese Society gold medals.
    Where to buy · liuzzicheese.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best fresh mozzarella, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Crave Brothers Farmstead Fresh Mozzarella, chosen by Tenaya Darlington (@mmefromage); Carrie Stenerson (@justiceofthecheese); Marissa Mullen (That Cheese Plate); Madelyn Varela (@cheezytalkwithmadelyn). The panel’s unanimous pick. “It has the milk-forward flavor I am looking for… always really fresh” (Stenerson). Darlington: “farmstead is usually a sign of quality.” Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for fresh mozzarella?
No. 2 is Lioni Latticini Fresh Mozzarella (fior di latte), chosen by Judy Haubert (Saveur); Carol Shih (D Magazine). No. 3 is Liuzzi Fresh Mozzarella, chosen by Isaac Bernal Carbajo (Representation of Spain to the UN). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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