I'm a doctor - this is why you should never cut the mould off your old cheese and eat it Doctors warn against removing mould from food and eating it READ MORE: The everyday foods Aussie have stopped eating due to price hikes By Amanda Bechara Published: 06:46, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 06:46, 26 August 2024 e-mail View comments Cheese is now a 'luxury buy' for many as the cost of living crisis grips Australia, but those who attempt to extend its life by slicing off mould may pay the price. American surgeon Dr Dana Brems has warned against removing visible mould from cheese and eating the rest, even though many have done so for years to save money. While it might be tempting to take a knife to a mouldy wedge of cheddar or brie - there are a few things to keep in mind if you don't want to end up with nausea, vomiting or allergic reactions.
American surgeon Dr Dana Brems has warned against removing visible mould from cheese and eating the rest, even though many have done so for years to save money 'Mould is like an iceberg where there are some bits you can see on top, but deeper is more mould hiding that you can't see with the naked eye,' Dr Brems said. She said those looking to salvage their dairy to distinguish between the softer and the harder varieties of cheese. 'If you have a hard cheese like cheddar, you can cut at least once inch (almost three cm) around and below the mouldy spot.
.. the cheese should be okay to eat because the mould doesn't penetrate as much in these den.