Vol. 8, Issue 7, Part B (2024)

Abstract: Mozzarella cheese is desirable on pizza for its unique textural proeprties, however, it lacks flavor since it is an unripened form of cheese. Therefore, in the present study cheddar cheese was blended with mozzarella cheese to have improved flavor acceptability. The acceptance of the developed blend of cheddar with mozzarella cheese was confirmed using consumer research based on central location test. JAR (Just about right) scores for Mozzarella-Cheddar Blend (70:30) was found to have parity performance in comparison with 100% Mozzarella in Margherita pizza. While in farmhouse pizza, Mozzarella Blend (70:30) was significantly rated above 100% Mozzarella in terms of Stretchability in Delhi, it was significantly rated above 100% Mozzarella in terms of Spreadability of cheese in Farmhouse pizza at Bangalore region.