The types of cheese can be divided into 3 clear categories: hard cheeses, soft cheeses, and white cheeses.
The latter two are often offered in hard containers that facilitate convenient and easy storage in the refrigerator (cottage, orda, mascarpone, mozzarella, Philadelphia, etc.). The problem arises when purchasing hard/semi-hard cheese by weight, which is usually packaged in wrapping paper and a plastic bag.
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Food industry technologists claim that intelligent preservation and storage of hard or semi-hard cheeses extends their life and may even improve their taste.
The experts at LOCK&LOCK, the international food box brand, known for its sealing ability thanks to its silicone strips and four hermetic locking wings, have compiled important tips for you for storing hard cheeses.
As a general rule, fresh cheeses should always be stored in a covered container, in the refrigerator. Ripe cheeses should be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Block cheeses are better preserved than sliced cheeses. Blue cheeses should be stored in a closed container, with little air around them. Cheeses with a strong odor should be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, so that the odor does not stick to other products. Hard cheeses can be frozen, although they lose their flavor after thawing. Thawed cheeses are suitable for grating, cooking, and seasoning.
• Avoid using plastic wrap to wrap hard cheese, as this encourages the growth of bacteria on the cheese.
• Hard cheeses like a dry, moisture-free environment.
• It is recommended to wrap hard cheeses in baking paper and store them in an airtight box, outside the refrigerator. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, as the cold may ruin their texture.
• Semi-hard cheeses can be stored in the refrigerator, but they also prefer a dry, moisture-free environment, so airtight storage containers will do the job.
• "Fragrant" semi-hard mold cheeses, especially those with a more pungent aroma, are recommended to be stored in airtight boxes to prevent the odor from leaking into the refrigerator.
• Hard cheeses with a good hermetic seal and stored at the correct temperature will keep for several months. The higher the fat content of the hard cheese, the longer it can be kept.
• If you are the type of person who freezes everything, you can freeze hard and semi-hard cheeses in freeze-drying in boxes specifically designed for freezing and that are completely sealed.
• Due to the NO FROST dry cooling method common in refrigerators today, it is extremely important to store dry cheeses in airtight containers. Sealing against dryness and cold will maintain the stability of the cheese and prevent it from appearing shriveled.
