You Can Freeze Fresh Mozzarella For Later, But There's A Catch

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You Can Freeze Fresh Mozzarella For Later, But There's A Catch By Maria Scinto Aug. 13, 2025 8:20 pm EST

Whenever there's a great sale on a perishable product such as cheese, it's tempting to stock up and stick the excess in the freezer for later use. While you technically can freeze cheese, this may or may not be a good idea depending on what kind it is. Matthew Rose, one of the partners behind Fairfield and Greenwich Cheese Company , cautions that fresh mozzarella is a variety that may not be the best candidate for preserving at subzero temperatures.

As he explains, "Cheeses derive their structure from the organization of the fats and the proteins. Within the lattice of proteins and fats is moisture in the form of water, and when this st