Say Cheese To Freshness

The Science Behind It:

The key to this hack lies in the sugar cubes' ability to absorb moisture within the container. Cheese, like many other perishable foods, is susceptible to mold growth when exposed to moisture. Mold spores are always present in the environment and can easily find a home on the surface of your cheese if conditions are right.

By placing sugar cubes in the container, you create a small but effective moisture free environment. Sugar has the ability to attract and hold water molecules from its surroundings. This reduces the moisture levels around the cheese, making it less friendly for mold to grow and thrive.

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How to Do It:

1. The Perfect Fit - Pick a container that fits your cheese well. A snug fit helps keep the cheese from drying out too quickly. Make sure it's airtight. The container should close tightly. This is important because it stops air and germs from getting to the cheese, keeping it fresh longer.

2. Place The Cubes - Place a few sugar cubes on the side or in a corner of the container. They should not touch the cheese directly. The sugar cubes help by soaking up extra moisture, which helps prevent mold. Usually, two or three sugar cubes are enough depending on how much cheese you have.

3. It's A Wrap - If you just cut your cheese, you might want to wrap it in some parchment paper before putting it in the container. This helps the cheese stay fresh but still lets it breathe a little. Store the container in a steady, cool part of your fridge. Try not to put it in the door, where the temperature changes a lot. You can keep most cheeses like this for a few weeks. Harder cheeses can last even longer, while softer cheeses might not last as long.

4. Check it Regularly - While this method extends the cheese's life, it’s still good practice to check your cheese for any signs of spoilage. Replace the sugar cubes if they begin to show signs of dampness or they start to crumble. As we always say at Keldons Cookery, when in doubt, throw it out.

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For the Best Results:

Wrap the Cheese - For extra protection, you can wrap the cheese in parchment paper before placing it in the container. This allows the cheese to breathe slightly, which is important for maintaining texture and flavor, especially for artisan cheeses.

Regular Rotation - Make sure to rotate the position of the cheese in the fridge every now and then to ensure that it ages evenly and maintains its moisture properly.

Variety Consideration - This hack works best with harder cheeses that are prone to drying out. Soft cheeses with high moisture content might not benefit as much from sugar cubes and might require careful handling to prevent spoilage.

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Kitchen Whisper:

This little hack is for keeping your cheese fresher for longer, just tuck a few sugar cubes into your cheese container. Those sugar cubes work quietly in the background, soaking up extra moisture and keeping mold at bay, away from your cheese. So next time you indulge in your favorite cheese, it'll taste just as good as the day you bought it.

It's our little kitchen secret, but feel free to share it!

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