Does Blue Cheese Go Bad?

Trying to figure out does blue cheese go bad?

When purchasing blue cheese you may wonder does blue cheese go bad? The answer is all dairy products will ‘go bad’. A better question is how long will it be before they go bad?

If your cheese has been wrapped in plastic wrap either by the seller or you for a long period of time, be sure to pat the cut surface of the cheese with a damp paper to absorb salt which can get pulled to the surface.

Another way to make sure that your blue cheese is fresh and of good quality is by checking its aroma. How does it smell?

• 1. Soft-ripened cheese should smell like bacon, beef, or buttermilk. It should not smell like ammonia.
• 2. Creamy-crumbly cheese should smell like fresh milk, grass, or pungent. It should not smell like ammonia or very strong.
• 3. Firm cheese should smell like toasted nuts, smoky or sweet. It should not smell very strong or gamey.

Once you get your blue cheese home, you want to make sure you store it properly. Firm blue cheeses such as Stilton should be wrapped in waxed paper and then either placed in a re-sealable plastic bag or plastic wrap. Then store it in your refrigerator drawer. All other blues should be placed unwrapped into an airtight plastic container with a few holes poked into it and then stored in your refrigerator drawer.