About Us Our Cheeses Our Services Cheese 101 Contact Us Storing Cheese You might know a thing or two about how to enjoy your favorite cheeses, but do you know how to store them? Proper storage helps to lock in flavor and maintain freshness, allowing you to enjoy your favorite cheeses even longer. Hard cheeses are best stored in the refrigerator. Wrap wedges loosely with waxed paper, plastic wrap, a damp cloth or foil to allow airflow and prevent drying. Labeling the cheese with the type and date is helpful. Shaved, shredded, grated and crumbled cheese should always be refrigerated, stored in an airtight container and used promptly for best flavor. Some cheeses can even be frozen, although doing so may alter the flavor slightly. For specific storage recommendations, always refer to the package directions. Asiago Always store Asiago in your refrigerator. Cheese wrapped in its original packaging can be repacked or wrapped completely with plastic wrap. You can also place Asiago in a container specifically designed to hold vegetables or cheeses. Cheddar Once the original packaging has been opened, wrap Cheddar tightly in plastic or foil and place in an airtight bag. Store in your refrigerator’s cheese compartment or the lowest drawer (the warmest location) and use within two to four weeks or by the expiration date. Parmesan Parmesan may be stored in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. After opening the original package, wrap Parmesan in a layer of wax paper, then in foil. Rewrap it in a clean sheet of wax paper after each use. Gouda Unopened Gouda in wax will remain stable in the refrigerator for up to one year. Once opened, wrap leftover Gouda in an airtight plastic bag or foil. Refrigerate and eat within one month. Grana Padano Cover wedges of Grana Padano tightly with plastic wrap and store in the cheese or vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. Parmigiano Reggiano Cover wedges of Parmigiano Reggiano tightly with plastic wrap and store in your refrigerator’s cheese or vegetable drawer. Havarti As with most semi-soft cheeses, Havarti will keep for at least two weeks stored in the warmest section of your refrigerator, such as the cheese or vegetable drawer. Once opened, carefully wrap with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Pecorino Romano Store Pecorino Romano in the cheese or vegetable drawer in your refrigerator, wrapped in either plastic or aluminum foil to keep it from drying out. Mascarpone Mascarpone should be promptly refrigerated and enjoyed within one week of opening. Provolone Wrap the cheese in parchment paper then cover tightly with plastic wrap, and store in your refrigerator for up to three weeks. Romano After opening, wrap Romano in wax or parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap, then keep it refrigerated. Swiss The flavor of Swiss cheese intensifies as it ages. Swiss cheese will last tightly wrapped in the refrigerator up to two months as blocks, or up to one month if sliced. Storing cheese is an art, and so is making it. Our cheeses About Us Our Cheeses News Retail Food Service & Ingredients Global Exports Cheese 101 Careers Contact Us © 2021 Schuman Cheese. All Rights Reserved.