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Title: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: Gustav on May 13, 2011, 05:51:46 AM
What effect does preservative have on mozzarella cheese?
What would happen if I add some before renneting?
I want to make a 40 litre batch, but don't want it t olast some time in the fridge.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: mtncheesemaker on May 13, 2011, 01:01:21 PM
You can freeze it, also.
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: Gustav on May 13, 2011, 08:36:55 PM
Won't it become gooy if it defrosts?
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: Tomer1 on May 13, 2011, 09:42:47 PM
How long are you looking to keep it?
Its not an aged cheese,spraying with sorbate and vaccum bagging can greatly increase shelf life.
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: mtncheesemaker on May 13, 2011, 10:13:33 PM
I freeze it a lot, both before and after stretching. Try freezing a little piece and see what you think.
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: Gustav on May 14, 2011, 04:52:38 AM
At least a month or so.
Title: Re: Mozzarella - Extending Shelf Life
Post by: Tomer1 on May 14, 2011, 10:01:08 AM
Then I think treating the surface,drying and vaccum sealing should give you that and more.