Why does 1000 day aged Gouda have a use by date of 30 days?
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The cheese paste is no longer protected by the rind from mold, drying, or oxidization. It’s been handled by cheesemongers, wrapped (usually) in crappy off-gassing plastic, and subjected to whatever microbial excitement loves in your fridge. Also, cheese doesn’t just get consistently better as it continues to age. Your 1000 day Gouda is about as good as it’s going to get. Aged Gouda past its prime gets waxy, crumbly, and tastes a bit like burnt soy sauce.
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