- Cheesecloth is a light mesh gauze made of basic cotton, commonly used in the kitchen. There are seven variations of weave, from relatively thick to ultra thin.
- Cheesecloth was originally used to wrap cheese or or press cheese curds into a container. Nowadays it serves the chef or home cook in additional ways.
- Cheesecloth is commonly used to strain foods. You could use it to separate broth from vegetables or strain grated potatoes.
- Cheesecloth may be used to keep elements separate from each other. You might, for example, wrap fresh herbs in cheesecloth before putting them in the pot to ensure easy removal.
- Cheesecloth may be used to press yogurt or wrap cured meats. Outside the kitchen, it can be used for arts and crafts, butterfly nets, or even curtains.
- Cheesecloth may be reused many times unless strong odors or flavors have clung to it.
