How does ricotta cheese smell

When it comes to open ricotta, it retains quality for about a week if you store it in an airtight container in the fridge [SAP]. Of course, how long it is until the date on the label also plays a role. The same is true for cottage cheese. The first thing to remember is that the ingredients in ricotta can separate a bit [CFS]. Many people get concerned when they see some water or gel-like substance on top see my photo below. All you need to do is stir it and use as normal [CFS]. Like most other dairy products, if ricotta cheese looks, smells, and tastes okay, it probably is.

Want to know more? Open the ricotta cheese container and look carefully at the soft cheese inside. You should see soft cheese with a creamy, white consistency. The ricotta cheese should stay evenly distributed in the container without separating. Check for signs of mold on the surface of the ricotta cheese.

Any mold on the ricotta cheese means that it is spoiling and should be discarded. Smell the ricotta cheese. Ricotta cheese that is safe and suitable to use does not have much of a discernible scent. When in doubt, throw it out. Julie Christensen. Julie Christensen is a food writer, caterer, and mom-chef.

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