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Clare Mulroy | USA Today

Can you freeze cheese to keep it fresh? Here’s what you need to know

Hard cheeses like cheddar can stay fresh in the fridge for up to six months if their packaging is unopened. In the freezer, that same unopened package can last six months. (HandmadePictures - stock.adobe.c)

Did you know there are around 2,000 types of cheese? Cheddar, gouda, Brie, Parmesan, goat cheese — there are endless ways to add the dairy product into your meal for a salty or savory bite. 

But as cheese connoisseurs know, there’s much more to cheese consumption than just buying a hunk of Monterey Jack and throwing it in your fridge. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, cheese should be kept in a loose-fitting bag wrapped in wax paper so as not to lose humidity. Soft cheese should be wrapped loosely. 

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