Why is it when I store cheese in my fridge in a Ziploc bag?

Question

It starts to get moldy and a sweaty smell develops which makes the whole piece of cheese inedible. I have to throw it away. How can I store cheese longer and stop it from developing this smell?

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send me answers to my question.

Answer 1

Serving and Storage Tips

Keep cheese wrapped in waxed paper and place it in a loose-fitting food-bag not to lose humidity and maintain the circulation of air.
Cheeses contain living organisms that must not be cut off from air, yet it is important not to let a cheese dry out.
Do not store cheese with other strong-smelling foods. As a cheese breathes it will absorb other aromas and may spoil.
Wrap soft cheeses loosely. Use waxed or greaseproof paper rather than cling film.

Answer 2

This is one of those times that a vacuum pack machine comes in very handy. I put all my hard cheeses in a bag and seal it with the foodsaver. I have had cheeses that have survived for months. Handy gadget that is.

Pack your hard cheese wax paper then inside cling film or a bag before zipping it.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Buy the double zip lock bag. And put it on the farthest top of fridge so water precipitation does not drop from top to bottom onto the cheese.

Answer 4

Only soft cheeses like Brie should be stored in plastic-for hard and semi-hard cheese use aluminum foil-this will prevent the mold.

Answer 5

Grate up your cheese when you first get it and freeze it...this way you can take out what you need when you need it...and it'll last soooooo much longer

Answer 6

i always use cling film or foil as it keeps longer keep in coolest part of fridge,you can freeze cheese
good luck

Answer 7

Put in the hefty bags! they always survive for me.