Reducing food waste experts have taken to TikTok to share the “best way” to store cheese in the fridge that will keep it from going mouldy – and it involves using white vinegar
Cheese is a common item in many fridges, often used in various dishes or enjoyed on its own.
However, most people don’t give much thought to how they store their cheese, typically leaving it in the supermarket’s plastic wrap or wrapping it in cling film. Food waste reduction experts have taken to their TikTok @imperfectfoods to share the “best way” to store cheese in the fridge.
For this method, you’ll need an airtight container, a sheet of kitchen roll, and crucially – white vinegar. The cheese storage hack video, which has garnered over 9,000 views, was captioned: “No more mouldy cheese.”
The expert in the video stated: “The best way to prevent cheese from going bad is to use vinegar. You won’t taste it and it will help prevent your cheese from moulding.” Simply wrap the cheese you want to store in kitchen roll that’s slightly damp with vinegar – the expert used white vinegar – and place it in an airtight container. White vinegar is a staple in most kitchens and can be bought cheaply from Asda for 29p, reports the Express.
The expert explained further that the cheese “won’t mould for weeks”, unlike if it were stored in plastic wrap. Changing where you store your cheese in the fridge can also help keep it fresh for longer. If you have room, use the vegetable drawers to store cheese. These drawers maintain balanced humidity and are more likely to maintain a constant temperature.
In addition to this, the cheese should be stored away from the back of the fridge where it could potentially frost and freeze. Some fridges come with a dedicated cheese compartment, so make use of this if available.
If you can’t consume your cheese before its use-by date, freezing is an option, but bear in mind that this will alter the texture and flavour of the product.
If you do choose to freeze your cheese, wrap it in waxed cheese paper or baking parchment, place it in an airtight container, pop it in the freezer, and aim to use it within six months.
