By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 1st, 2023
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Almost every food product is perishable. Therefore, it is essential to adopt the right storage conditions to save food products from going rancid, which could be wasted. The proper ways of handling food products vary from one another. You need to be extra careful when it comes to storing dairy products as they are highly perishable. With proper handling, you can enhance their shelf-life and maintain quality. Here are 6 tips to store dairy products.
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Milk spoils quickly at room temperature. The best way to ensure that the milk lasts longer is by refrigerating it. Place it towards the refrigerator’s back as it is the coolest part and the fridge's door temperature keeps fluctuating.
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Hard cheese such as Parmesan can last for about 5 to 6 weeks in the fridge. It is advisable to store it in the vegetable crisper as this part of the refrigerator has a consistent temperature.
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Cheeses with higher water content like mozzarella can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 months. Storing them in water ensures stability in their water content level. Plus, the cheese doesn’t dry out.
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Soft cheeses like feta and animal milk cheeses develop a bad smell or mould if stored for a more extended period. They can be refrigerated for max 3-4 days.
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It is advisable to keep butter in covered, vapour-proof containers. Even if you refrigerate it, keep it wrapped in a covered dish or store it in the original wrapper.
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Ice cream doesn’t spoil if it is stored with its original packaging at/below 0 °F temperature. It can last up to a month or two. If you want to store it for a longer period, freeze and cover it in an air-tight container.
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