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Cheese is popular in many recipes, thanks to its versatility. However,a recipe rarely calls for an entire wheel or bag, and often times cheese is used as a garnish in pasta or salads, meaning that the remaining portion needs to be kept for a following service. As leading manufacturers and suppliers of cheese to the foodservice industry, wed like to share our knowledge on how you can get the most from your cheese. These handy storage tips will ensure you keep your fromage fresh.
Perhaps the biggest blunder when storing cheese is storing it in cling wrap. This suffocates the cheese and causes it to harden. Some other things to avoid include storing multiple types of cheeses together, as this can result in an absorption of flavours. Freezing your cheese will also affect its texture.
Read below our other tips on how to best store cheese by type below.
Soft and semi-soft cheese such as Président Camembert, Double Brie and Triple Cream Brie is best stored in cheese or wax paper, in a sealed plastic container in the fridge. This allows the cheese to retain its moisture.
Harder cheeses such as parmesan are best kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Aged cheeses can last longer without over-fermentation so keep your aged cheeses wrapped in wax paper, sealed with tape.
Président Le Bleu, Gorgonzola and Stilton type cheeses are best kept refrigerated in aluminium foil. Blue cheese can last 6 weeks to 6 months depending on how they are stored follow the directions listed on your pack.
Cheeses such as Swiss and cheddar are best stored in sealable containers in a vegetable crisper.
Cheeses like Lemnos Fetta and Haloumi are very easy to maintain. Just keep them refrigerated in their original packaging.
Similar to mozzarella, mature white cheeses like fetta are best when kept refrigerated in a sealed container.
Always refer to the products packaging for storage and refrigeration instructions, and consider following these tips to ensure you are serving the freshest fromage to your customers, reduce the chance of unnecessary wastage and maximise your purchase.
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