Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for fresh mozzarella
Best swap for fresh mozzarella: Fior di latte. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Fresh Mozzarella?
Fresh Mozzarella and Fior Di Latte are the same ingredient under different names, so swap one for the other 1:1. Another option is Burrata, 1:1; creamier center, use at room temperature. The table below also lists Low-Moisture Mozzarella, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Fior di latte | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
| Burrata | 1:1; creamier center, use at room temperature |
| Low-moisture mozzarella | 1:1 sliced; firmer, less milky - pat dry; melts better |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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