Formaticum cheese storage bags review

i love it cheese and is known to eat it at every meal—even for dessert, if you count New York Cheesecake. Whether it's crumbly, creamy, sharp or spicy, I'll take them all. Sometimes this gets me into trouble when I leave my local cheese shop with a bag of cheese that I will never eat fast enough before it goes old. I desperately stored my cheeses in plastic wrap, thinking it would prolong their freshness, but I found it didn't make much of a difference, and worse, it often accelerated mold or gave off an unpleasant plastic taste.

My favorite cheese storage tool, which happens to be recommended by several cheesemongers we spoke with, is Formaticum cheese storage paper. This paper has a perforated layer and a wax-coated layer to control the moisture content of the cheese. I have been a loyal follower of Formaticum for years and I especially enjoy using them cheese storage bagswhich make storing my cheeses even easier.

Formaticum cheese storage bags, 15 pcs

Why do I like Formaticum cheese storage bags?

They keep the cheese fresh longer

in our guide how to store cheesewe emphasize that “allowing cheese to age gracefully means allowing it to breathe and expel moisture while preventing it from drying out too quickly.” As the cheese continuously releases moisture as it ages, the plastic wrap traps the moisture and promotes unwanted mold growth.

With optimal cheese preservation in mind, Formaticum bags create a cave-like environment that is ideal for storing cheese. The perforated layer allows the cheese to breathe, while the wax layer protects it from drying out. In my experience with these storage bags, I have been able to extend the freshness of even the most delicate cheeses for weeks longer.

They are easy to use

I love that the format of the bag makes it easy to drop the cheese in and pop the top. The bags also have a comment section where I can write the name of the cheese and the storage date. THE cooling organization A nerd like me, this little feature helps a lot in keeping track of all my precious dairy products.

They can be reused several times

These bags can store the same type of cheese quite a few times before they need to be tossed. In my household, a bag can last three or four cycles of cheese before I need to buy a new bag.

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How should I serve the cheese?
In the same cheese storage guide, we show you in detail how to temper and serve the cheese.

How much cheese can fit in the Formaticum cheese storage bags?
A bag can hold up to half a kilo of cheese.

Where is the Fortmaticum cheese bag made?
Formaticum's cheese bags and cheese papers are produced in Italy.

Why are we the experts?

• An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats and has been testing kitchen equipment for two years.
• Although lactose intolerant, An doesn't shy away from cheese (thanks Lactaid!) and loves any excuse to gather friends for a cheese night.