When it comes to making cheese, mold is a necessity for some. Mold plays a crucial part in the cheesemaking process. But it’s tricky for the common cheese consumer to decipher when the mold is safe ...

You know what will stop you in your tracks when scrolling through Instagram? A block of moldy cheese. It’s a tragedy to behold — one I’ve witnessed in my own fridge quite a few times after neglecting ...

Even mold-made cheeses have limits, and some signs mean that it’s time to toss them.

The post claimed that touching your cheese—especially shredded cheese—can cause it to mold before its expiration date. “For science, I stopped touching my cheese,” she continues. Instead of handling ...

Why Does Cream Cheese Mold Quickly? Cream cheese has a high moisture content—up to 55%, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, compared to hard cheeses like Parmesan, which can have ...