How do I keep grated Parmesan cheese from molding?
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Most semi hard and hard cheeses freeze very well in the freezer, that way they can't grow mold as they will in the frig after a couple of weeks. Cheeses like Romano, Parmesan, things like that, even Cheddar freeze great until you're ready to use them again.
Can I use the cheese frozen, or do I need to thaw it first?
I use it straight from the freezer. Especially my mozzarella and Parmesans :)
I too use this method of storing my grated cheese and it works great. Just remove it from freezer a few minutes before using, so it's easier to take amount needed.
These are all great tips! But many years ago I purchase a FoodSaver machine. Sealing a block of cheese in a food saver bag will last for months and months. Grated cheese will last weeks to months in a food saver container which the air can be removed from using the FS machine. It vacuum seals bags and containers.
Put your 5# bag of mozzarella in 5 sandwich bags..freeze 4 of them while using the 5th one..doesnt take long at all to thaw.
This what I have done for years. We are big cheese lovers, so I buy the big bag of shredded cheeses. Empty the cheeses into smaller ziplic bags and freeze all but one.
I shop at Costco, I measure out one cup of Shredded Cheese into snack size ziploc baggies and put all the baggies back into the original cheese bag and seal.
I do the same with a bag of Bacon Crumbles, in 1/4 cup measurements into snack bags. Perfect for our use.
I'm not sure why your cheese is moulding if you're keeping it in the fridge. Parmesan should be stored in the fridge if it will not be used up within a week.
Maybe your fridge is not cool enough>?
Keep your fingers OFF the cheese.. I use anything except my fingers to remove cheese from its wrapper or bag.. since I have done this I never get mold on any of my cheese.. this has been for 5 years now...when I want to grate a block of cheese I hold the block with the wrapper or a paper towel.
That is a good tip. I learned that a long time ago from a co-worker, and she learned the vinegar solution from Tillamook Cheese company
Make sure to keep the grated cheese in a sealed container. You can also put grated parmesan in the freezer for longer lasting.
I just put my already opened grated parmesian in it's container on the door of my fridge. Never a problem.
Will try the ACV in my opened shredded cheddar pkgs that I keep in the meat draw.
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