What vacuum-packed mozzarella formats does Lioni offer and how do they differ?

Updated 2026-10-20

Lioni Latticini offers its fresh mozzarella in three vacuum-packed formats: an 8 oz. piece, a 1 lb. log, and a 1 lb. sliced log pre-cut into 21 slices. All three are the same traditional fresh mozzarella made with 100% whole cow's milk and no added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring; the difference is size and whether the cheese arrives whole or pre-sliced. Choose the 8 oz. piece for small households or single servings, the 1 lb. log when you want to slice, shred, or tear the cheese yourself, and the 1 lb. sliced log when speed and consistency matter, such as packing lunches or assembling sandwiches and appetizers.

The three formats at a glance

Format	What you get	Best suited for
Vacuum-packed 8 oz. piece	A single 8 oz. piece of Lioni's original hand-wrapped fresh mozzarella, vacuum-sealed	Small households, single servings, slicing on sandwiches, appetizers, tearing and melting on pizza or flatbreads
Vacuum-packed 1 lb. log	A larger 1 lb. log of fresh mozzarella	Shredding, melting, dicing for bruschetta on crostini, or slicing for a Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Vacuum-packed 1 lb. sliced log	A 1 lb. log conveniently pre-cut into 21 slices and vacuum-sealed	Sandwiches, lunch boxes, and traditional Italian dishes where you want an at-the-ready ingredient

How to choose

Pick the 8 oz. piece if…

You want a smaller quantity that is easy to use up, or you plan to slice it yourself for sandwiches and appetizers, or tear it over pizza and flatbreads. It is the most flexible small-format option.

Pick the 1 lb. log if…

You need more cheese and want control over the cut. The log is the right choice for shredding, melting, dicing for bruschetta, or slicing into rounds for a Caprese salad. It also suits dishes where the cheese is an ingredient rather than the centerpiece.

Pick the 1 lb. sliced log if…

Convenience is the priority. The 21 pre-cut slices are designed for quick assembly: sandwiches, salads, and lunch boxes. Lioni specifically positions this format for back-to-school lunches, noting the slices are a quick and easy addition to a classic sandwich or salad. If you are packing lunches or feeding a group, the pre-cut format removes a step.

What all three have in common

Same recipe: traditional fresh mozzarella made the old-fashioned way with 100% whole cow's milk.
No additives: made without added hormones, artificial flavor, or coloring.
Vacuum-sealed for freshness: each format stays fresh until it is ready to be consumed, as long as it is used before the expiration date.
Versatile uses: all three work on sandwiches, in appetizers, melted on pizza and flatbreads, or in Caprese-style dishes; the format mainly changes how much prep you do.

A practical example

For a week of school lunches, the 1 lb. sliced log is the most direct fit: 21 slices means you can build several sandwiches without cutting anything, and the vacuum seal keeps the unused portion fresh until the expiration date. For a weekend Caprese salad for a small group, the 8 oz. piece gives you enough to slice without leftovers. For a family pizza night where you want to tear or shred cheese over flatbreads, the 1 lb. log gives you the quantity and the flexibility.

Where to find them

Lioni's site lists the vacuum-packed line as part of its product range and promotes the 2026 Mozzarella Tour with sampling events at Citarella locations in Connecticut, New York City, and the Hamptons through October 2026. The site does not list prices or an online ordering option, so check with your local retailer or the tour venues for availability.