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QuestionWhy does cheese get moldy in the fridge?Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University.Cheese can get moldy as it ages. If this happens to you, cull your cheese by cutting off any of the mold. Then, rewrap and label it.
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QuestionHow do I store cheese truckles?Community AnswerStore the truckles between 10°–14°C. In summer (depending on where you live), store the cheese in a refrigerator. You are advised to wrap them in waxed paper, as a plastic film will create a soggy mess. Remove the cheese from the fridge, and any wrapping, to allow the cheese the ‘breathe’ for an hour or two before serving.
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QuestionCan I freeze and store the opened cheese?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionHow should you store freshly powdered cheese storage?Community AnswerIf you mean shredded or grated cheese (like parmesan), store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
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QuestionWhat causes cheese to sweat and smell even when it's in a resealable packet and in an airtight container?Community AnswerPlace a sugar cube in the container next to the cheese: The cheese will not sweat as the sugar will absorb the moisture.
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QuestionWhy are low temperatures better for storing Cheddar cheese?Community AnswerBecause bacteria are not as active in low temperatures compared to higher temperatures. So storing anything in the fridge like cheese will last longer because the bacteria does not have enough time to grow to the point of contamination.
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QuestionHow long can I keep cream cheese in a refrigerator?Community AnswerAs long as the cream cheese is kept in an airtight container, or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, it should last in the refrigerator until at least the "use by" date.
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QuestionWhat are truckles?TorpiTop AnswererA truckle is a barrel-shaped cheese "wheel" that is taller than it is wide. Most truckles are small, but some can be up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
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