Mold growth on cheese can be minimized by waxing the cheese. Many bacteria that cause illness can still grow and survive in the presence of this medication. In fact, it may encourage the growth of anaerobic bacteria, like botulism. Waxing cheese before storing it is a dangerous practice.

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Can you wax grocery store cheese?

Waxing is most commonly applied to hard and semi-hard cheeses. There are 1-pound slabs of paraffin-based hard cheese wax available for purchase, which can cover a large number of cheeses. Reheated and strained cheese wax can be reused time and time again.

What cheeses can be waxed?

Only Waxy Hard CheesesYou can expect to see waxed cheeses such as Colby and Colby Colby on my shelves. Select cheeses that are not more than 40% moisture to avoid a problem of moisture from the inside of the cheese causing bacteria.

Can you wax any cheese?

You can wax any type of hard cheese that you want. You can wax anything that is hard enough to form a solid block. Cheesecloth isn’t necessary, but it can be useful for removing wax before applying your wax layers.

How long does cheese last in wax?

If stored properly, a waxed cheese wheel can last for more than 25 years. Even before being shipped to customers, many cheeses are aged for a year or more in wax.

Does cheese in wax have to be refrigerated?

If your cheese is wax-coated, do I need to keep it cold? For long-term storage of more than a few days, we recommend keeping the cheese in the fridge at 5°C to 8°C in an airtight container.

Does waxing cheese make it shelf stable?

It’s possible that these cheeses don’t have a low pH or other factors to prevent the growth of bacteria because the manufacturer knows they’ll be kept refrigerated. There is no scientific evidence that waxing this cheese and storing it in food storage is safe.