April 18, 2024
Mozzarella is healthy and delicious. But how do you store opened mozzarella? And how long does mozzarella last in the refrigerator? Santé looked it up for you.
How long can you opened mozzarella save? And is it best to store mozzarella in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry? How long does mozzarella last in the refrigerator? Useful storage tips for mozzarella and we teach you how to recognize spoilage.
Mozzarella is a popular one cheese which is known for its mild taste and fine texture. There are two types of mozzarella: regular mozzarella, made from cow's milk, and buffalo mozzarella, made from the milk of water buffalos. If you like buffalo mozzarella, you should treat yourself by going to a specialized cheese shop and buying good Italian buffalo mozzarella. Often slightly more expensive, but incredibly tasty.
The main difference between regular mozzarella and buffalo mozzarella lies in the milk used for it. Regular mozzarella is made with cow's milk, while buffalo mozzarella is made with water buffalo milk. They differ in taste, but also in texture.
Buffalo mozzarella is known for it creamier and to be softer than regular mozzarella. The milk of water buffalo contains higher fat content and protein content, which gives you a rich taste, which not everyone likes because it is very pronounced. If you like buffalo mozzarella and ever happen to be in Rome, then you should look for a mozzarella restaurant there. With nothing else but the best buffalo mozzarella on the menu, always with a different ingredient.
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How do you store opened mozzarella?
Estimate in advance whether you will use the entire ball of mozzarella for your dish. If not, collect the moisture in a container first. You can store the half ball of mozzarella that you are not using, with the liquid in a closed container. Fill the container with some extra water and some salt. If the cheese is well covered with water, you can keep it a little longer. The quality deteriorates quickly, so do not store the mozzarella for longer than two or three days.
How long can you keep mozzarella after opening?
Some packaging states that you should consume the mozzarella within 24 hours, but this can usually take a little longer if you use a container with a lid.
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How long does mozzarella last in the refrigerator?
According to it nutrition center you can keep mozzarella in the refrigerator for four days. But our experience is that mozzarella is so tasty that you have often eaten it before. It is good to remember that you no longer eat dried out mozzarella.
Recipe: Roasted eggplant with buffalo mozzarella and pomegranate dressing
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sized eggplantscut into slices
- 250g buffalo mozzarellacut into slices
- 1 pomegranateseeds removed
- A handful of fresh ones mint leavesfinely chopped
- A handful of fresh ones basil leavesfinely chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the oven for 200°C.
- Place the slices eggplant on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the eggplants in the oven until golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- While the eggplants roast, make the dressing. Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped mint and basil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the roasted eggplants from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Arrange the slices buffalo mozzarella and roasted eggplants on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the Dressing about the mozzarella and eggplants. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over everything.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of roasted eggplant, creamy buffalo mozzarella and pomegranate dressing.
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Tip from the editor
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TEXT AND RECIPE: MANON DAELMANS
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