Abstract: A nutritional composition having enhanced sweetness perception, which includes up to about 7 g/100 kCal of a protein or protein equivalent source; up to about 7 g/100 kCal of a fat or lipid source; and at least about 5 g/100 kCal of a carbohydrate, wherein the protein or protein equivalent source has endogenous lactose which is at least 50% hydrolyzed and/or the composition includes lactose which is at least 80% hydrolyzed.

Abstract: A method of making processed mozzarella cheese that does not require any aging or refrigeration during storage is disclosed herein. This is accomplished by dicing cheese curd, adding emulsifier, and thermomechanically treating in an extruder to stretch and cook the curd. Fresh processed mozzarella cheese having functionality similar to the aged mozzarella cheese is achieved by addition of emulsifier to soften casein and inputting sufficient mechanical energy to establish the appropriate fibrous structure. Longer shelf-life and storage without refrigeration is achieved by application of suitable time-temperature combination to inactivate proteolytic enzymes and microorganisms.