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Shit I've been using my Mozzarella Cheese all wrong!
Mozzarella Cheese Storage, and Tips
• Fresh mozzarella is best at room temperature. Remove it from the refrigerator two hours before you plan to serve it.
• Processed mozzarella can be frozen up to six months, but it will become crumbly and lose moisture when thawed. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator and hold it at least a week to let the liquid re-absorb before using.
• Thawed mozzarella is best used only in melted applications.
• Freezing cheese tends to separate fat globules, which will may cause “oil slicks” in your dishes when melted.
• All types of mozzarella should be constantly refrigerated until consumed.
• Lower-fat mozzarella cheese generally contains more water, so keep this in mind when using it in melted dishes.
• 8 ounces of mozzarella equals 2 cups grated.
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