How cheese is stored in the refrigerator: 3 ways to preserve freshness

Keep useful properties of cottage cheese can be refrigerated

Domestic dairy products are perishable and, at times, even in the refrigerator can not keep them fresh. Why is this happening and what can be stored in the refrigerator cheese - let's deal.

Why cheese can go wrong?

Fresh cottage cheese - white and crumbly

By purchasing cheese, keep in mind that a fresh product is always snow-white color, loose structure without mucus, neutral smell and taste without acid.

In fact, many cottage cheese stored in a refrigerator, is influenced by a number of factors. Read more about this in the table below:

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	Factor 1. Terms and method of producing If the product purchased, Then pay attention to the label and find the packaging date - the fresh cheese, the longer it can be stored. If the cheese home, Be sure to check with the manufacturer when it is made. Again, keep in mind the principle of "the fresher, the longer it takes."
	Factor 2. Temperature Like any milk product, cheese - the result of bacteria which are necessary for the life of heat and moisture. Slow down this process can be by lowering the temperature. The lower the temperature, the longer the product retains the beneficial properties.
	Factor 3. Humidity Reason moisture of the product is the same as that of the temperature - the multiplication of bacteria. Consequently, the need to properly regulate the humidity - the curd is ideal average (30-45%).

Method 1. Natural conditions

There is one more thing that affects the storage time - the better to store dairy products. From packaging depends term freshness.

Closed container - the best containers for food storage

Extend the deadline for a few days shelf life of cottage cheese weight can be the hands - add the capacity of a couple of lumps of sugar. Refined sugar will absorb excess moisture

The most common method of storing cheese - is the content in plain text:

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	Method 1. container Shelf life2-3 days This way of storing cheese for an extended family and those who quickly draws a useful product.
	Method 2. In the package Shelf life: 1-1.5 days The fact that the cellophane does not let moisture and air, and therefore within the conditions are created in which the curd "sweats" and the port.
	Method 3. In enamelware Shelf life4-5 days Such dishes absorbs cool and gives it to the product. Best of all, when the cheese is stored not open - pan cover with a lid, and the plate - another plate, then the weight does not dry up.

Method 2. freezer

If you buy dairy products in large quantities, then surely you are wondering;

1. Can I freeze cottage cheese?
2. If you can, then - how much cheese is stored?

Any dairy and dairy product can be frozen, including cottage cheese.

The frozen cheese stays longer suitable for use, but the product loses some useful substances at low temperatures

At temperatures below -35 ° C does not simply metabolism slows down and virtually stops. In such circumstances, increase the shelf life of up to three weeks.

But keep in mind that frozen cottage cheese has one drawback - on temperature difference, he loses some useful properties.

To preserve the beneficial properties of cheese, it is necessary to properly defrost

defrost rules:

1. Remove the cheese from the freezer.
2. Put the mass in the bowl and cover with a lid.
3. Clean in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours.
4. Before applying, try to taste. If the acid - so during the freeze-thaw mistakes were made and the product is spoiled.

Defrost cheese should be gradually

Thaw the product without refrigeration and can - at room temperature. It's enough for 4-5 hours, but the product will lose its original grain.

Method 3. vacuum

For lovers to stock up in advance, manufacturers have come up with a clever way of cottage cheese - sell it in vacuum-packed. In this form, the container creates a favorable atmosphere with low humidity.

Vacuum-packed cheese is stored a maximum period - 2-3 weeks, as it is not supplied with oxygen to it

Safe shelf life of the product before the opening considered 14 days, but some manufacturers claim that their product can be stored for up to three weeks. After opening the package curd mass is saturated with oxygen, and therefore it is worth to use for 3 days.

Price for cottage cheese in vacuum-packed products exceeds the usual 1.5 times - from 60 rubles.

Summary

Now that you know how much and how to store the cheese in the refrigerator. If you have any questions or additions, write - I will be glad to help in the comments.

To learn how to keep the cheese fresh for a long time, he told the TV program "Good morning." Opinion of the expert you will learn by watching the video in this article.