Have you ever noticed the surface of a hard cheese becoming too firm and cracking? This is due to the fact that the faces of the cheese are not receiving enough humidity. When you give hard cheese a nice humid, breathable climate it will retain its freshness for much longer and will slow down the rate of oxidization of the cheese surface. We've said it before and we'll say it again - cheese is best served at room temperature.
With hard cheese, the texture is often too tight and the flavors are extremely subdued when initially taken out of the refrigerator. The one caveat here is it takes longer for a hard cheese to come to room temperature - an hour or more.
As you may have noticed, the Cheese Grotto is designed to be stored in the fridge or on the counter. Many die-hard cheese enthusiasts store their cheese on the counter during the week they'll be enjoying it. The Grotto is a pure joy for those cheese-loving folks. The benefit of keeping hard cheese out at room temperature in the Grotto is that the flavor and texture of the hard cheese cheese is ready to eat at any moment, eliminating the need to take the cheese out one hour prior to eating for the best experience.
If your ultimate goal is to keep your hard cheese wedge for as long as humanly possible, please store the Grotto in the fridge. It will slow down the rate of fermentation and it will extend the shelf-life, according to dairy lab scientists and cheese experts.
Some brands use fresh cheese without any extras, while others use preservatives and special processes to make the cheese last months or even years. Either way, go with the date on the label. Once you open the package of freshly shredded cheese, use it within a week.
For an unopened package, go with the date on the label, plus maybe a week. Once you open it up, use its contents within a week or two tops. Hard cheeses freeze well and come out almost as good as fresh after thawing. When it comes to defrosting, the fridge is the way to go. Transfer the hard cheese in the refrigerator the night before you need it, and it should be ready to go in the morning.
While technically some hard cheeses can get by being stored in the pantry, their quality would drop much faster than if they sat in the fridge. After opening, you likely need to chill it in the fridge, but check the label to make sure. When it comes to packaging, use the original one when possible. If not, wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap, wax paper, or parchment paper, depending on what you have.
Note: if mold appears in a package of shredded, sliced or crumbled Romano cheese, the entire package should be discarded.
Can you freeze Romano cheese? Yes- for best results, grate the Romano cheese before freezing and place the grated cheese inside an airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag. How long does Romano cheese last in the freezer? Properly stored, Romano cheese will maintain best quality in the freezer for about 12 to 18 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. How long does Romano cheese last after being frozen and thawed?
Romano cheese that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before using; Romano cheese that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be used immediately. Frozen cheese may become crumbly and lose some of its flavor; the thawed Romano cheese will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles.
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