I just bought a small block of parmasean cheese, but do i keep it wrapped up and out, or do i put it in the fridge? Thanks!
2007-09-21 11:54:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Parmesan is called Parmigiano-Reggiano in Italy and is usually found in European cheese shops in huge wheels, almost three feet across. It is never refrigerated in Europe, no need to do it here. If you have the real Parmesan cheese, it is a very hard, dry cheese to begin with, so no need to work about it drying out. If you have the supermarket imitation, by all means refrigerate it as it will dry out as it is of a different composition.
2007-09-22 02:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bill H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to wrap it in aluminum foil than in plastic.
If you have a large amount, cut it into serving size pieces and freeze it. Wrap it well. When you are ready to use, take out of freezer and grate it.
The reason Parmesan freezes so well is that you typically use it grated. Sliced cheese does not freeze well but cheese meant for grating freezes incredibly well!
2007-09-21 15:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by TNGal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you need to put it in the fridge all wrapped up.
You got the good stuff, eh? As a child I never know what the real cheese tasted like; we only had the dried wooddust kind!
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2007-09-21 12:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
LOL I had just finished pulling out the Parm cheese than put some on sauteed Zucchini and onion than back in fridge.So that is the answer.
2007-09-21 12:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by waterlover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello:
Yeah,it is a dairy product and if you don't put it in the refrigerator,it will spoil. Make sure that it is wrapped tightly,and that it is kept in the refrigerator when you are not using it!
2007-09-21 14:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No . It's almost impossible for a hard cheese to go bad -that's why they make it in the first place
Edit
Using F.A.T.T.O.M and HACCP as guidelines would anybody care to explain to me and the guy above me exactly how a low moisture , high salt, slightly acidic product goes about spoiling if left unrefrigerated ? Thanks for looking into it. I'll be looking forward to your answer.
2007-09-21 12:24:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, or put it in the freezer. That's why the grocery keeps it in a refrigerated section.
2007-09-21 13:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Dairy will spoil when it's left out in room temperature. Keep it in the fridge when it's not being used. =)
2007-09-21 12:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Kristin D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You betcha, wrap it up and keep it cold!
And kudos on having good taste!!
2007-09-21 12:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by nightlight05 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nO YOU REALLY DON'T HAVE TO.I DON'T UNLESS IT'S THE FRESH KIND
2007-09-21 12:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by nick k 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋