When you buy cheese wrapped in plastic wrap, remove the plastic wrapping before you storing it in your refrigerator. Plastic doesn’t allow the cheese to breathe, which can cause it to mold prematurely. For maximum flavor and longevity, cheese needs to be stored properly, allowing airflow while also being protected from drying out.
In France, cheese is often stored in a wooden box with a screen in the basement, which provides the perfect balance of airflow and humidity to keep it fresh for months.
Unfortunately, the humidity and temperature of my basement in the States won't allow me to store cheese in the same manner. To solve the problem, I searched for a solution and found these cheese bags. They allow the cheese to breathe without drying out and will keep your precious cheese fresh for weeks, depending on the cheese, even months. They are a game-changer!
These cheese bags by Formaticum are made in France and will not only keep your cheese fresh but they will also save you money from having to toss out cheese that has gone bad. You can also keep a wider variety of cheese on hand since you won't be concerned with using it up so quickly — perfect for the after-dinner cheese course.
To use these cheese storage bags, simply remove the plastic wrapping from the cheese and place it inside a Formaticum cheese bag. Label the outside of the bag with the name of the cheese and store it in your refrigerator. These bags are perfect for hard cheeses, blue cheese, and goat cheese. However, they’re not suitable for cheeses that need to be stored in water, like mozzarella or feta.
You can reuse the cheese bags several times if you store the same type of cheese. For example, I always have a block of fresh Parmesan cheese on hand, and when I run out of Parmesan, I put a new block in the same bag. Keep the empty bags in the refrigerator until you use them again.
You’ll be amazed at how long your cheese lasts and how fresh it stays without drying out. Try them today! They also make a unique and thoughtful gift when paired with a selection of cheeses.
You can find Fromaticum cheese bags on Amazon, but you'll also see great deals on the Formaticum site.
