Does cheese kept in the fridge turn yellow and tasteless? Know the right way to store, it will remain fresh for many days

Lifestyle Desk: Paneer is a very popular and nutritious food item in Indian kitchen. Cheese made from milk is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus and many essential nutrients. Especially for vegetarian people, it is considered an excellent source of protein. Paneer is used in vegetables, snacks, salads and many other dishes.

However, often people buy cheese and keep it in the fridge, but if not stored properly, its color starts turning yellow and the taste also gets spoiled. In such a situation, it is important to know how to store cheese to keep it fresh and soft for a long time. Let us know how to store it.

Why does cheese turn yellow?

By keeping paneer in the open or without covering it in the refrigerator, the moisture present in it gradually starts decreasing. Due to lack of moisture, its upper surface dries up and a yellow layer starts accumulating on it. Apart from this, the smell of other things present in the fridge can also get absorbed in the cheese, which affects its taste.

Store cheese in water

The easiest way to keep cheese fresh is to soak it in clean and cold water. For this, take an airtight container and fill it with enough water that the cheese is completely submerged. Keep the container in the refrigerator. Keep changing the water every one or two days. This maintains the moisture of the cheese and keeps it soft for a long time.

Use airtight containers

If you do not want to store paneer in water, then keep it in an airtight container. Leaving the cheese uncovered can dry out quickly. The airtight container not only retains its moisture but also protects against foreign odors and bacteria.

Avoid keeping in the freezer

Many people keep cheese in the freezer to preserve it for a long time. Although this does not spoil the cheese, but its texture may change. When kept in the freezer, the cheese becomes hard and when cooked, it does not taste as soft as before. Therefore, freeze it only when needed.

Do this before use

If the cheese has been kept in the refrigerator for a few days and has become a little hard, then put it in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes before using it. By doing this the cheese becomes soft again and tastes better when added to vegetables.

Be careful while buying

The quality of cheese is also important to keep it fresh for a long time. Always buy fresh and good quality cheese. While taking packed paneer, definitely check its expiry date. If there is home made paneer, it is considered better to use it within 2 to 3 days.

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