Brine, Whey Based, Refrigerated - Shell Life?

[judyp]

Hi!
I made a whey brine bath from a recipe found on this site.  I used it once about 2 weeks ago.  After using it, I brought it to a boil, added more salt, cooled it and stored it in the refrigerator.  How long will this solution last without going bad? 

Thanks,
Judy

[Cheese Head]

Hi Judy, there's some info in the Wiki: Maintaining Brine article which I think you've found. Cheese makers of old maintained their brine indefinately, see this saved webpage on Brine Baths.

The problem is hygene and primarily listeria, search on Listeria and you'll get several hits. That said I keep my Feta in 16% brine for up to 9 months in the kitchen fridge before all consumed and then toss the brine. No problem and during that time I do nothing to the brine.