After opening a piece of cheese, many people simply wrap the piece in plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator. According to chef Marcos Serén, however, this habit can harm the preservation of the food and cause it to lose quality more quickly.
The mistake when storing cheese in the fridge that can make it spoil sooner
After opening a piece of cheese, many people simply wrap the piece in plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator. According to chef Marcos Serén, however, this habit can harm the preservation of the food and cause it to lose...
In a post on social media, the chef warned against the use of plastic film mainly on cheeses purchased in pieces, and not on those that are already sliced and packaged in their own packaging. The mistake when storing cheese in the refrigerator According to Marcos Serén, directly wrapping the cheese in plastic makes air circulation difficult and can...
- "The cling film and plastic suffocate the cheese, accumulate moisture and cause it to spoil sooner.
- Furthermore, they remove all the flavor", explained the chef.
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In a post on social media, the chef warned against the use of plastic film mainly on cheeses purchased in pieces, and not on those that are already sliced and packaged in their own packaging.
The mistake when storing cheese in the refrigerator
According to Marcos Serén, directly wrapping the cheese in plastic makes air circulation difficult and can encourage the accumulation of moisture.
"The cling film and plastic suffocate the cheese, accumulate moisture and cause it to spoil sooner. Furthermore, they remove all the flavor", explained the chef.
Alternatively, he recommends using parchment paper to wrap the cheese. This type of material allows the food to have some air exchange without becoming excessively dry.
Once wrapped, the cheese can be placed inside a container. According to the chef, the ideal is to leave it without closing it completely, to avoid excess humidity.
Another guideline is to keep the container in a colder, more stable area of the refrigerator.
When ready to consume, Marcos Serén suggests removing the cheese from refrigeration about 20 minutes before serving. At room temperature, aromas, flavors and texture tend to become more noticeable.
Foods that should not be left in the refrigerator door
The way food is distributed inside the refrigerator also influences its conservation. The door tends to suffer greater temperature variations because it is opened several times throughout the day.
Therefore, some products must be kept on internal shelves, where the temperature tends to remain more stable.
See some examples:
Milk
Although it is practical to store the packaging at the door, this is not the best place. As the temperature varies frequently, the milk may be more exposed to heat.
The recommendation is to place it on the internal shelves, preferably in a colder area of the refrigerator.
Eggs
Many refrigerator models have egg compartments in the door, but this region also experiences frequent temperature changes.
The ideal is to keep the eggs on one of the internal shelves and, whenever possible, inside the original packaging, which helps protect them and reduces moisture loss.
Meat and poultry
Raw meats should also not be stored in the door. In addition to temperature fluctuations, there is a risk of liquids in the packaging leaking and coming into contact with other foods.
It is best to store them in the lower part of the refrigerator, well packaged and separated from ready-to-eat products.
Fruits and vegetables
Although leaving them on the door makes access easier, fruits and vegetables tend to be better preserved in the refrigerator's own drawers.
These compartments are designed to help with moisture control and also keep vegetables separate from other foods.
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