Cheese stays fresh for longer with simple storage method – won’t dry out or go mouldy

Cheese stays fresh for longer with simple storage method – won’t dry out or go mouldy

Cheese should last a long time when stored properly but it can be annoying having to throw it away if has become crusty, brick-hard or even mouldy. The reason cheese goes bad is that it will dry out if left uncovered as it needs moisture to stay fresh, but leaving it without its wrapping can … Read more

‘I’m a cheese expert – you should never make this one common mistake’

‘I’m a cheese expert – you should never make this one common mistake’

Food experts, known as the Masters of Cheese from the UK’s Academy of Cheese, have revealed the common mistakes people are making with their cheese. Whether you believe your usual storage method is effective, or if you find your cheese becoming mouldy or drying out too quickly, they’ve offered some advice to consider. The primary … Read more

Cheese will stay fresh for longer and mould-free with ‘simple’ hack

Cheese will stay fresh for longer and mould-free with ‘simple’ hack

Whilst cheese tends to have a long shelf life, storing it incorrectly can result in mould forming pretty quickly. Storing cheese properly can keep it fresher for longer, as well as prevent green mould from appearing, but according to experts, many people are doing it wrong. Waste experts from NRC Business Waste have shared the … Read more

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