How to stop cheese going mouldy with handy fridge storage hacks

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Cheese, in any form, is a common feature of many people's weekly shop.But if it's not stored correctly once it's been opened, mould can start to appear fast which makes it unsafe to eat.

Some types can be kept in the fridge for months if the right steps are taken to keep it fresh.To help people store their cheese for as long as possible, an expert has shared a couple of hacks that should preserve each block so that you can enjoy it anytime.Here, Patricia Michelson of La Fromagerie in London has given her expert tips to the Express.According to the expert, there are some basics that "must be followed" for preserving cheese.

One of these is to avoid wrapping it in cling film, and instead double-wrap it with waxed paper or baking parchment. The wrapped cheese should then be kept in a "plastic container lined with a dampened kitchen towel or cloth".The container needs to be airtight and placed into the fridge as this is where the temperature is usually the most constant.

The cheese will keep for as long as it takes to eat it.Something that Patricia calls the "magic/science" part of storing cheese involves using sugar cubes.