Many people continue to preserve cheese the same way they saw their parents or grandparents at home with cotton cloths or adherent film. However, the best way to keep the cheese longer is to dive it into extra virgin olive oil, According to the newspaper Okdiario. This technique not only prolongs the validity of the product, but intensifies its flavor over the weeks.
Portugal has a strong tradition in cheese production and consumption. From sheep, goat or cow, healed or butter, this is a food appreciated at the table, either in a main meal or a snack in the late afternoon. But in order to keep your characteristics, you need to know how to store it correctly at home.
Ancient solution that has become a trend again
Despite modern technology and new conservation materials, there is an old method that is gaining new popularity: conserving cheese in olive oil. This trick, traditionally used in the rural areas of the Iberian peninsula, allows significantly prolong the life of cheese without losing flavor, as referred to in the above source.
The process is simple: Cut the cheese into diced or small slices, place in a lid container (it can be a bottle, a deep bowl or a tupperware) and is completely covered with virgin olive oil. The mixture should then stand in a cool, dark place for two to three weeks.
If stored in the fridge, the cheese can remain submerged between four to six weeks, which intensifies its flavor.
The most common error: adherent film or cloth
For decades, many used cloth or cling to conserve the cheese in the fridge. However, according to the same source, these solutions are not the most effective and may even accelerate the deterioration process, especially in heat months, when food is more subject to moisture and temperature changes.
According to Spanish brand experts Quesos Villasierra, the way cheese is stored in the refrigerator makes all the difference. The first step is to ensure that the food is placed in the middle zone of the refrigerator, never at the top (drier) or lower (more wet) to maintain a stable and proper temperature.
Another essential point is to avoid direct contact with other products, such as sausages or yogurts, to prevent cross contamination, according to the newspaper. The rule is simple: dairy products must be separated from other foods.
Extra Dica: Recover Dry Crosta
If the cheese began to gain a dry crust, there is also a solution. Just rub the surface gently with a little olive oil, which helps restore the aspect and texture of the food.
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