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For
Maximum Flavor
Serve all cheese
(except cottage cheese) at room temperature.
Storage
Cheese should be
stored in it's original wrapper or any wrapping that will form a
moisture barrier.
Shelf Life
& Refrigeration
Desired
refrigeration temperature is between 35-40 degrees for all cheeses.
Placement In
Refrigeration
Where the
cheese is stored could make the difference in it's quality and life.
Try to keep you cheese in a spot where the temperature is consistent.
Bear in mind that all dairy products are highly absorbent; choose a
place away from other foods high in odor such as onions.
Mold
Mold spores are
airborne and a natural part of the environment. It is therefore
essential to wrap or seal all cheese as airtight as possible. Cheese
containing mold need not be thrown out. Simply remove the mold by
cutting around the affected area one quarter inch into the non affected
area. The remaining product should be used within a week.
Freezing
Most natural cheeses
can be successfully frozen for six to eight weeks with few varying
results. It is best to thaw slowly in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Facts
Natural cheese is an
excellent, concentrated source of many key nutrients. 1 oz of cheddar
cheese provides 15% of your RDA requirements for protein and 20-25% of
your RDA for calcium.
Equivalents
1 cup
shredded cheddar or Swiss = 4 oz cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan or Romano = 3 oz cheese
1 cup crumbled blue = 4 oz cheese
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