Clean Cheese Boards: Why Hygiene in Your Cheese Presentation Matters More Than You Think
When cheese has to be served, presentation is everything. However, do you consider how clean your serving surfaces are? Just as an unclean chair may mask unnoticed dirt, your cheese board and utensils may as well be infected with bacteria. Clean tools and environment protects flavor, freshness, and your health.
The Risks of Cross-Contamination
Room temperature may trigger the growth of bacteria even on cheese. Unless your board or utensils are clean, you can contaminate the cheese. Clean wooden planks using a white vinegar solution. In terms of bamboo or stone cutboards, rinse using a hot, soapy water solution. Dry it thoroughly afterward.
Preventing Unnecessary Flavors
Cheese readily takes on neighboring smells. Clean board packaging will guarantee that each wedge has its original flavor characteristics. To neutralize remaining smells use lemon juice or a paste made of baking soda to clean your next spread.
Improving Aesthetic and Appeal
A smooth board enhances the eating process. The key is to have a clean, organized display to make your cheese spread appear as tasty as it tastes.
- Cheese wheels or wedges: Place small squares of parchment or wax paper under the cheese to keep things tidy.
Overlook Not the Implements
Knives, spreaders and picks are important in safety and flavor. Ignored, they can be a silent cause of contamination. Preferably use dishwasher safe utensils. Wash wooden-handled tools in the sink, rinsing, and dry immediately.
Proper Storage on Emerging
The sanitary board will do nothing no matter how clean it can be without proper storage. Moist wrapping and refrigeration help preserve taste and texture to use the next time.
You can put leftovers in breathable cheese paper and keep in the coldest corner of the fridge. Clean your board before the next use every time.
Conclusion
Hygienic cheese boards boil down to paying respect to the taste and texture of each cheese. By taking a couple more steps you can preserve your spreads safe, fresh and beautiful. Put another way, everyone knows that cheese needs no help.
