Burrata
Burrata is safe during pregnancy as long as it's made from pasteurised milk, which mainstream UK and US burrata is — check the label if buying from a small or artisan producer.
Cross-checked against NHS guidance
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a solid mozzarella-like outer shell and a soft, creamy centre of curd and cream — the texture is the main thing that sets it apart from regular mozzarella, not anything that changes the food-safety picture. Like mozzarella, mainstream burrata sold in UK and US supermarkets is made from pasteurised milk and is safe to eat during pregnancy, including the soft, liquid-like centre — the softness is about texture and fat content, not about being unpasteurised or unsafe. The main thing worth checking is the source: some artisan or imported Italian burrata, particularly from delicatessens or specialist cheese counters, may be made from unpasteurised milk, so it's worth asking or checking the label if you're buying from somewhere other than a standard supermarket. Burrata is usually served cold or at room temperature — this is fine as long as it's from a pasteurised source, in the same way as other fresh, pasteurised soft cheeses.
What to be aware of
- Check the label or ask if buying from an artisan producer, deli counter, or imported Italian burrata — some may be unpasteurised.
- Mainstream supermarket burrata (UK and US) is pasteurised and safe, including the soft centre.
- Store properly refrigerated and eat within its use-by date, as with any fresh soft cheese.
US guidance
US guidance is the same principle — pasteurised burrata is safe, with the same caution around small-batch or imported artisan versions that may use raw milk.