How to preserve the cheese

The cheese has a limited conservation and, if not consumed within the set limit, you can start to break down. However , there are some very effective conservation techniques that allow us to keep the cheese in good condition for longer. Conservation forms depending on the type of cheese.

Fresh cheeses are those that take less damaged. Therefore, we recommend that once opened and removed from its packaging the us book in a lunchbox or any container with a lid. In the bottom of it, we will put 4 layers of absorbent paper, such as cooking, to absorb the liquid release the cheese. You need to change the paper every day to avoid bad smells.

Soft cheeses that come in packages or boxes are preserved much better in the original container . Once opened, you should cover the cut side with plastic wrap, keep the cheese in its box and store it in the refrigerator. For soft cheeses do not come in boxes or containers with closure, it is best to place them on a cookie porexpan. It is very important not to mix the cheese and conserves individually. Thus, soft cheese placed on the tray and cover it completely with plastic wrap. Enter it in the refrigerator. In general, this kind of cheeses usually have a pretty strong smell that can permeate all our fridge, so that to avoid this, you enter the laminated tray in a covered container.

Hard or semi-hard cheeses, regardless of whether they are tender, semi-cured or should be kept wrapped in plastic once started. But you do not cover all the cheese. You only have to cover with plastic wrap, cut side, as if completely wrap the cheese you can not breathe. Aside on the bottom of the refrigerator or in a drawer, removed from the freezer.

TEMPERATURE:

Soft cheeses require a temperature of between -3 to -7 and kept in perfect condition, while hard require between 7 and 12 ° C. That is why the latter must book them in the bottom of the refrigerator, away from the freezer, where the temperature is higher. Another way to keep the cheese is cured and semi-virgin olive oil. We can take a container, fill it with olive oil, keep the cheese inside and, if you like, add herbs like thyme, bay leaf and rosemary.

BEFORE EATING:

To maintain their texture and flavor when consuming the cheese should be at room temperature. Therefore, it is desirable to remove them from the refrigerator 1 hour before eating. It is possible that the cut present a thin layer of mold if takes a long time or has hardened . Do not worry about it, just cut it off . The rest will be in perfect condition.

Of course , do not forget to check the expiration date to consume within . And after these tips, we can only say...

Bon Appetite!