How long does cheese last?

Answer 1

• Standard American cheese slices should last about six months in the refrigerator. For block cheeses, the more moisture a cheese has in its consistency, the less time it will keep. Fresh mozzarella generally will last a week to 10 days before it starts to spoil. The life span of cream cheese can be determined by the expiration date; after it's been opened, you have about two weeks to use it.

  The freshness of cottage or ricotta cheese also can be based on the expiration date, but you probably should use it within a week. You usually have about two weeks from the day you open it to use soy cheese. Soft cheeses, such as brie and camembert will keep for around the same period of time as mozzarella. Harder cheeses, made from cow's or goat's milk, will keep for about six months unopened or about a month if they've been exposed to the air.

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Answer 2

It is less likely to mold when wrapped in aluminum foil. I have kept to for several months with no molding.

Answer 3

until it gets moldy but you can cut off the mold because cheese is a mold

Answer 4

it depends on the type of cheese, some last up to several years but others hardly last a month