Cross Contamination Stilton Question

[Duntov]

I have a question about using cream coat (Co-Plymer) on my Stiltons.  A bit of info - I have a 36 bottle wine cooler converted to a cave.  My Stilton is about 10 weeks along and is contaminating my new Camemberts and Cheddars.  I don't really want to invest in multiple caves so I am trying to figure out how to control the problem.  The Stilton has a nice hard rind covered with the good stuff.  I am considering using cream coat on it at this stage because I want to slow down the loss of moisture but still want it to breathe for best aging.  My thought is that the coating will breathe but trap the mould from whifting throughout the cave.  Thought?

[Al Lewis]

I wrap mine in butter muslin and store them on the bottom shelf.  It seems to help quite a bit.  If you coat them with anything that doesn't allow air in they won't blue inside.

[SOSEATTLE]

Also, cream coat/wax is an antifungal, so will kill or strongly inhibit the blue mold that you want for stilton.



Susan

[H-K-J]

 yes all the above and  coatin it JUST AIN'T RIGHT!!

[Gregore]

How  getting the Stilton  its own plastic container  that fits in the fridge

[Duntov]

Thanks everyone!  Some good points especially the anti-fungal part.  I will keep it simple and wrap in the butter muslin. My cave really isn't large enough for containers.

[H-K-J]

AC4U for the right answer