Do you know that cheese requires special storage conditions? If the product is simply put in the refrigerator, then it will lose their taste quality in a few days and will be dry. Such cheese is not recommended in pure form, it can cause a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. In our article we will reveal the secrets how to keep freshness and neighborhood rules with other products.
How to keep solid types of cheeses?
In supermarkets, cheese is often sold in the food film, and many stored a purchased product in the shopping packaging. We want to note that it is not recommended to do so, as the cheese must "breathe", and because of the film there may be dangerous microorganisms in it. In the shops of the dishes, you can find a special storage capacity for cheese - cheese. It is tightly closed by a membrane lid, which prevents condensate appearance and eliminates foreign smells. But if such raw materials are not in your kitchen arsenal, then use a few proven storage methods of cheese:
- 1 Option - Complete a piece of cheese in a bakery paper in several layers, the corners of the paper are tightly exposed (to change the paper is recommended daily);
- 2 Option - plastic container grate with lemon, remnants remove with a paper towel and put cheese into it;
- 3 Option - to a ceramic or plastic container to place 1-2 pieces of sugar-rafinada, it will absorb an extra moisture and retains the fresh cheese;
- 4 Option - At the bottom of the container, put a little rice, wrap the cheese into paper and place in the container;
- 5 Option - Linen towel or napkin Mocked in a slightly salted water, to bite cheese into it.
- 6 Option - to the ceramic dishes to put a non-used bag of black or green tea (it is important that the drink is without taste additives, as cheese can be adopted).
Despite the fact that cheese will have a fresh look, it must be used for a week after the purchase. If on the product you noticed a small amount of mold, you should not throw it out. For solid varieties, it is considered normal, just carefully cut it off. If the mold struck a large piece of cheese, it is strictly forbidden to use it into food.
Solid cheese is stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. An ideal place is a container for vegetables and fruits. To preserve the freshness of cheese, it can not be placed in the freezer. From freezing, he will disintegrate and lose its taste.
How to store soft cheeses?
Such types of cheese requires special storage. They must be in containers with a dense closing lid in the brine, in which it was sold (cheens, feta, etc.). If the brine is not enough, it can be prepared independently, adding 1 tsp 1 tsp in warm water Salt salt. During the storage of soft cheeses, please note:
- curd cheese stored in the shopping package;
- open melted cheeses are recommended to wrap in food or parchment paper (the shelf life of such cheese is no more than 2 days);
- be sure to familiarize yourself with the expiration date after opening the package;
- soft homemade cheese for saving freshness kept in ceramic dishes.
Also on the freshness of cheese can affect the cleanliness of the instruments. Before cutting, the knife or plug is washed under cold water and wipe dry.
What can not store cheese?
Many products that are in the refrigerator can change the taste quality of cheese and affect its rapid dryness. Therefore, before putting cheese, check it out "neighbors". Since the product can not be stored near:
- with garlic and onions;
- with purified vegetables and cut fruits (especially for potatoes and apples);
- with greens;
- with open conservation;
- with meat products.
If the product is still a bit of cold around the edges, they need to trim and continue storing in any way described above.