Tag: How to store cheese

Recent studies have detected microplastics in a majority of dairy products, including cheese, with ripened varieties showing the highest concentrations. These findings bring serious questions to the surface about whether plastic wrapped cheese is bad for you, with experts pointing to potential chemical contamination.

Over 40% of people mistakenly believe that all opened cheese must be consumed within a few days, but the truth is far more nuanced and depends heavily on the type of cheese. The 'best by' date is merely a guideline, not a strict deadline, and different varieties have dramatically different shelf lives once opened.