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Mozzarella

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harverina · 09/05/2013 22:46

Mozzarella - can i eat it? I know that it is on the safe list for pregnant women so long as its pasteurised but the cheese I have bought doesn't say whether it is pasteurised or not!

Stupidest question I know but I am desperate for a mozzarella and tomato salad which I had last night and now I am wondering of I should actually have it?

I just assumed products had to say if they were unpasteurised?

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bramblina · 09/05/2013 22:50

It will be pastuerised, it's fine. Soft cheeses are not (brie etc) which is a totally differrent process and therefore bacteria which is dangerous is present. Enjoy your salad!!

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LouiseD29 · 09/05/2013 22:51

Tuck in!

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Christelle2207 · 09/05/2013 22:52

In the supermarkets the stuff you shouldn't eat is clearly labelled "not suitable for pg women" if it's to be avoided. Mozzarella fine.

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harverina · 10/05/2013 08:16

Thanks! I didn't eat it as was too scared to, but will tonight!!

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MrsHY1 · 10/05/2013 13:24

If bought in a supermarket, totally fine. If bought in a fancy deli you need to ask as lot of their fresh mozzarellas are unpasturised. You've got me hankering after mozzarella now!!

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harverina · 12/05/2013 15:29

Sorry! In the end I found a brand in tesco that states that it is made from pasteurised milk anyway so was happy with that.