Storage advice for cheese
To enjoy the piece of cheese you ordered as long as possible, we recommend following the advice below regarding cheese storage. This way, you can enjoy the freshness of our cheeses for longer.
Storing cheese
One cheese is not like another, so different types of cheese have their own storage recommendations. You can roughly divide this dairy product into three categories: hard cheeses, semi-hard cheeses and soft cheeses.
Hard cheeses
Hard cheeses include blocks of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan. These hard cheeses generally have the longest shelf life. Unopened, you can keep hard cheeses in the fridge for about 3 months. When the cheeses are opened, you can keep them in the fridge for about 2 weeks. However, it is important to wrap the cheese well in greaseproof cheese paper.
Freezing hard cheese
Although it does affect the structure and flavour of hard cheese, it is still possible to freeze hard cheeses. A hard cheese can stay good in the freezer for up to 8 months. If you choose to freeze hard cheese, it is best to grate the cheese as this way the structure is affected as little as possible when freezing.
Semi-hard cheeses
When we talk about semi-hard cheeses, we often refer to Dutch and Swiss cheeses. Think, for example, of a Gouda cheese and Emmentaler. When unopened, these cheeses can be kept refrigerated for up to about 2 months. After opening, the cheeses can be kept in the fridge for about 2 weeks, provided they are well wrapped in greaseproof cheese paper.
Freezing semi-hard cheese
Semi-hard cheeses can also be frozen, but as with hard cheeses, freezing affects the flavour and structure. Semi-hard cheeses can remain good for 2 to 8 months in the freezer. In addition, the softer the cheese, the shorter it can be frozen.
Soft cheeses
Finally, there are also soft cheeses. This category includes brie, mozzarella and feta, for example. Compared to hard cheeses and semi-hard cheeses, these cheeses have the shortest shelf life. This is due to the moisture these cheeses have. In the original packaging, these cheeses can be kept for 1 to 2 weeks.
Freezing soft cheese
We advise against freezing soft cheeses. A soft cheese should be soft and if it has been frozen, it will never be as soft and creamy as it should be. Do not freeze a soft cheese, but eat it the next day on toast or a sandwich.