How to store suluguni in the refrigerator

There are several proven ways to store “Georgian mozzarella” in a regular kitchen, which will prolong its freshness.

Proper storage of suluguni in the refrigerator

Under no circumstances should you simply leave purchased Georgian cheese on the kitchen table. In such conditions it will deteriorate in a few hours. Therefore, the best place to store cheese is the refrigerator. It is worth noting that if the product packaging indicates a shelf life of more than 10 days, then this point should alert you: such cheese contains preservatives. The temperature of the refrigeration device must be constant; +5 °C is considered optimal. “Warmer” indicators can destroy the cheese structure, and this directly affects the taste.

Suluguni lovers know that the most delicious cheese is the one sold in brine. In addition, such a product has a longer shelf life of 30 days.Since suluguni can be stored for a maximum of 10 days without saline solution, housewives with experience have learned to prepare the brine themselves. To do this, you just need to dilute 400 grams of salt in a liter of water. You can pour this brine into the suluguni (properly change it from time to time) and place it in a refrigeration device.

Container for storing suluguni in the refrigerator

The packaging (it must be airtight) for storing suluguni in a refrigerator can be:

• a regular container with a lid;
• parchment or special paper for cheese;
• foil.

It is not advisable to pack cheese in a plastic bag or cling film, because it may “suffocate.” There is another interesting trick to extend the shelf life of suluguni by several days. It consists of placing a piece of refined sugar in a container with cheese, which will absorb excess moisture.

Some important points about storing Suluguni cheese in the refrigerator

You should not neglect several more factors when storing cheese from Georgia in a refrigeration device:

• it is not correct if the cheese is “adjacent” to products that have a strong or pungent aroma (it will absorb it very quickly);
• You should not place perishable food near smoked suluguni (harmful bacteria can “transfer” to the cheese);
• Do not allow sudden changes in temperature to occur in the refrigeration unit.

It is also worth mentioning that storing suluguni in the freezer is not entirely correct, although, in necessary cases, it is acceptable. Freezing adversely affects the taste of suluguni: it becomes dry, begins to crumble and loses its beautiful natural shade.

The main thing is to consider each of the rules as an important point, and then Georgian cheese will delight you with its taste for as long as possible.

Learn more about how to properly prepare brine for long-term storage of Suluguni cheese and feta cheese from the video.