KOMPAS.com – Cheese is a dairy product that is people’s favorite to consume.
There are several types of cheese such as cheddar, mozzaella, feta, parmesan and edam, each cheese has its own storage method.
Cheese will last longer and not rot easily if you store it correctly, avoid the following things.
Excerpted from the book “Easy Tips for Making Snacks from Cheese” (2023) by Erlita Mega published by Rumah Baca.
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1. Wrap in plastic
So that it is not contaminated with dirt, the cheese is often wrapped in plastic.
Even though cheese will avoid dirt, non-porous plastic will inhibit the growth of good bacteria.
Apart from that, cheese cannot emit its natural aroma so it tastes less delicious. To avoid this, wrap the cheese in baking paper.
The texture of the cheese will remain soft and chewy even if stored for a long time.
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2. Stored in the refrigerator for too long
Many people think that cheese should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
In fact, storing cheese in a low temperature will cause the cheese to harden. Cold temperatures will slow the ripening of the cheese and remove moisture from the cheese.
Put the cheese in an airtight container then store it in a not too cold vegetable rack in the refrigerator.
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3. Throw away moldy cheese
Mold appears on stored cheese, don’t rush to throw it away. As long as there is no rancid smell, remaining cheese that has not been exposed to mold is still safe to consume.
Just slice off the moldy part and the remaining cheese can be reused.
However, especially for soft cheeses such as ricotta, brie, or Cammbert, it should not be reused when mold appears on the surface of the cheese.
Because soft cheese is susceptible to mold, even inside.
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4. Processing cold cheese
After removing it from the refrigerator, it is best to leave the cheese at room temperature until the texture returns to soft and chewy.
Apart from making the cheese easier to shape or grate, the cheese’s natural aroma will come out more when the cheese reaches a warmer temperature.
On the other hand, directly processing cheese that is still cold will make the food less delicious.
This is because the hard texture of the cheese means that the natural taste of the cheese does not come out optimally.
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5. Treat all types of cheese the same
Even though they are made from the same raw materials, some types of cheese require different handling to make them last longer.
Starting from temperature to the right place to store cheese.
Textured cheeses such as cheddar or edam can be stored for months by placing them in an airtight container before storing in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, soft cheeses that have a high water content generally have a shorter shelf life, only about two to three weeks after opening.
How to store soft cheese, cover it with aluminum foil or paper then put it in the refrigerator.
