When fresh mozzarella is heated to 130°F to 144°F, the mozzarella puddles in water but holds onto its fat. Once it cools, the cheese retains a slightly chewy texture and creamy taste.

In pursuit of melted-cheese heaven, my cousin and I sought out every brand of frozen mozzarella sticks we could find and put them to the test. In total, I got 10 brands of mozzarella sticks.

The brand now holds a 31.1 per cent dollar share and 34.2 per cent unit share of sales in the dairy-free cheese category, according to Nielsen data for the latest 12 weeks ending January 25, 2025.