Saputo USA to launch new spicy mozzarella cheese 

USA – Saputo USA will unveil its newest premium cheese, Saputo Spicy Mozzarella, at the 2025 International Pizza Expo, introducing a bold twist to its classic mozzarella lineup. 

This innovative cheese blends the smooth, creamy texture of traditional mozzarella with the fiery zest of habanero jack, delivering a spicy kick designed to excite cheese lovers and culinary professionals alike. 

Available in whole milk and part-skim varieties, it will be offered in loaves, diced, and shredded formats, catering to diverse kitchen needs.

According to the company, this Spicy Mozzarella retains the brand’s signature qualities, including a consistent buttery taste, excellent stretch, and reliable coverage, attributes that have made its mozzarella cheeses a staple in professional kitchens. 

The cheese is crafted from cow’s milk sourced in Wisconsin, blending low-moisture mozzarella with habanero jack to achieve its distinctive flavor profile. 

Nutritionally, it builds on the foundation of Saputo’s Original String Mozzarella, which provides 80 calories per ounce, with 29% from protein, 66% from fat, and 5% from carbs, according to MyFoodData. 

The addition of habanero jack introduces capsaicin, a compound known for its metabolism-boosting properties, though exact nutritional adjustments for the spicy variant remain unspecified. 

The Spicy Mozzarella aims to elevate both cooked and fresh dishes, offering a versatile option for those who crave heat in their recipes.

 Its reliable melting performance, minimal oiling, and uniform stretch make it ideal for pizza, a food category that dominates U.S. consumption with 13% of Americans eating pizza on any given day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

“Saputo’s new spicy mozzarella brings a flavorful kick to favorite recipes, for those who enjoy a little heat with their cheese,” the company stated, emphasizing its appeal to both cheese connoisseurs and casual fans. 

This debut reflects Saputo’s ongoing commitment to innovation while honoring the qualities that have earned its mozzarella cheeses widespread acclaim. 

The company noted that the cheese maintains the dependable performance professionals expect, now layered with spice, making it suitable for applications beyond pizza, such as pastas, sandwiches, and appetizers.