Stop cheese from going mouldy with clever food storage hack – never use cling film

Stop cheese from going mouldy with clever food storage hack – never use cling film

A doctor has shared the key to keeping your cheese mould-free – and it’s something many of us are doing wrong. UK surgeon Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr Karan Rajan, took to TikTok to divulge advice on the optimal way to store cheese in the refrigerator. The content creator suggested that many people might … Read more

Never wrap cheese in cling film to stop mould, says food expert

Never wrap cheese in cling film to stop mould, says food expert

Cheese, a costly staple in many shopping baskets, needs to be stored properly to prevent it from going mouldy. Its shelf life is much longer for those who don’t mind cutting off spores of mould when the remaining block of cheese looks fine to eat, but there’s a better approach. Sarah Taylor, a food hygiene … Read more

How to store cheese correctly to stop it going hard or mouldy

How to store cheese correctly to stop it going hard or mouldy

There is nothing worse than having to throw out a big block of cheese because it has dried out and become crusty or hard, but there is a simple way to stop it from spoiling.  Cheese often goes bad before its time as it will quickly lose moisture when exposed to air, which often happens … Read more

How to keep cheese fresh and mould-free for 6 weeks longer

How to keep cheese fresh and mould-free for 6 weeks longer

Despite many people storing this creamy, dairy delight in the fridge door or on the top shelf, it’s insufficient to keep mould at bay. Even with cling film, tin foil, or even a sealed container, the green spores can still plague cheese stored this way. This is why Briony May-Williams, former Great British Bake Off … Read more

How to store cheese properly to stop it from going hard or mouldy

How to store cheese properly to stop it from going hard or mouldy

It can be frustrating to throw out a block of cheese if it has gone crusty or hard, especially since it can be one of the most expensive products on a shopping list. Cheese will lose moisture when exposed to air and cold temperatures, which is why it will quickly become flavourless if someone opens … Read more

Cheese will last ‘an extra six weeks’ with 35p storage tip

Cheese will last ‘an extra six weeks’ with 35p storage tip

Mould is a flavoursome addition to some kinds of cheese, particularly the blue variety. But for most, it’s an unsightly consequence of storing it incorrectly. While many people keep this creamy dairy product in the fridge door or the top shelf, it’s not enough to ward off green spores. That’s why Briony May-Williams has shared … Read more

Cheese will last longer if stored the ‘proper’ French way – Britons are storing it wrong

Cheese will last longer if stored the ‘proper’ French way – Britons are storing it wrong

It is common sense to keep cheese stored in the fridge, but there is nothing worse than freshly-bought cheese becoming brick-hard and inedible.  However, it appears that cheese may be spoiling quickly as Brits are storing it in the fridge wrong, and you can extend a cheese’s shelf life by storing it with the “proper” … Read more

How to keep cheese ‘moist and flavourful for over 4 weeks’

How to keep cheese ‘moist and flavourful for over 4 weeks’

Cheese is a delicious product that comes in many varieties, from creamy brie to tangy cheddar and everything in between. According to the experts at Wisconsin Cheese, there are three principles of cheese storage – make sure it remains clean, cold and covered. With those three guiding rules in mind, they have shared “important lessons” … Read more

How to keep cheese fresh for longer and it going mouldy with clever 29p tip

How to keep cheese fresh for longer and it going mouldy with clever 29p tip

Cheese is a fridge staple for many as it can be used in many different doses or enjoyed on its own.  However, most households don’t think much about how to store cheese, and leave it in the plastic wrap it came in from the supermarket or wrapping it in cling film. Experts on reducing food … Read more

Keep cheese ‘fresh and tasty’ longer by never wrapping in clingfilm

Keep cheese ‘fresh and tasty’ longer by never wrapping in clingfilm

Cheeseboards are a fun luxury snack during Christmas, but if you have too much leftover then you can easily keep it stored for later.  The food waste campaigners Love Food Hate Waste are raising awareness to show that cheese is one of the most wasted food products, with 3.1 million slices thrown away each day … Read more