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It is frustrating to go into the refrigerator to get cheese for a recipe or sandwich and find that it has gone green with mold. By using the surprising method described below, you can make cheese last longer after it has been opened.
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loiswest said
on 7/4/2007 More ways to prevent cheese mold from Tillamookcheese.com:
1. Cheese should be kept in its original package, covered tightly after opening and placed in the coldest section of the refrigerator (under 40° F) to prevent drying out or becoming moldy.
2. When cutting, pull the wrapper back and cut off the desired amount of cheese. Then fold the original wrapper back over the end of the cheese; press some foil tightly over the end; place in an airtight, sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. This should help slow the rate at which the cheese will mold.
3. Another method of storage involves dipping the cut surface of cheese in melted paraffin for a few seconds.
4. To help prevent mold on sliced or shredded cheese, avoid touching the cheese or putting your hand directly into the bag. Instead, remove the cheese with a clean utensil. Pour shredded cheese from the bag.