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Astrid
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Astrid asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 8 years ago

Can I still eat grated cheese that has been unchilled for almost a day?

I bought a pack of grated Emmental cheese yesterday evening but forgot to put it in the fridge when I got home because it slipped underneath a bunch of groceries that don't need to be chilled and I forgot about it. I just found it now and put in the fridge, but I read that grated cheese is typically more prone to mold since it has got so much more surface than a "complete" piece of cheese.

So I'm a little worried now. Just because I can't see anything doesn't mean it's safe and I'm (often too)cautious about things like these. On the other hand it would be a pity to throw away an entire pack of cheese if it's still good... they aren't expensive, but it would seem like such a waste of food!

Is it still safe to eat?

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  • 8 years ago
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    no way in hell id take the risk with that

    its only cheese.. meaning its not even that good

    id either throw it out or try an exchange for a new one

    because if its bad.. it will twist your stomach so bad for a day or maybe even 2..

    just forget about it..

  • 8 years ago

    Cheese doesn't need to be refrigerated; keeping it in the fridge will help to preserve its firmness.

    Packaging is the most important way to prevent mold from forming. If your grated cheese is still wrapped, it should be fine. You would probably find that it takes a couple of days for emmental to show mold growth, even unwrapped.

    So in the packaging that it was sold in, a day outside the fridge should be just fine. But the cheese will be softer than a refrigerated pack would.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    i have fallen into that similar capture. I continually flow for the middle cheese blob. i trust like it is going to flavor more effective useful after it really is sat for a lengthy time period - and it really is humorous because on the time it type of feels more effective logical to attend to %. up the cheese blob at the same time as it really is not all stringy. (and customarily the cheese became hidden below a slice of the pizza, and also you spot it later, once you awaken.) more effective usually than not, it comes right down to point of intoxication on my area. and that is at the same time as the creative ideas start up pouring in. more effective useful, kickass packaging of beer is an outstanding celebration of that. except you've been joking, then I actual do not understand what you advise.

  • 8 years ago

    You should be OK. 1 day is no problem.

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  • 8 years ago

    I'd probably eat it, but then again, I've eaten some pretty gross stuff.

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