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 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

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

Store cheese in ‘the perfect spot’ – keep it fresh for up to 3 months

Store cheese in ‘the perfect spot’ – keep it fresh for up to 3 months

The dairy product is destined to be kept in the fridge but even then it can be prone to going stale and mouldy. While some types of mould add a unique flavour to selected cheese varieties, it’s frustrating to find growing uninvited. That said, one dairy expert has claimed that it’s easy to keep everything … Read more