Formaticum Cheese Storage Bags Review

I love cheese and have been known to eat it at every meal—even dessert, if you count New York cheesecake. Be it crumbly, creamy, sharp, or pungent, I’ll take them all. Sometimes, this gets me into trouble when I walk away from my local cheese shop with a bag full of cheese I’ll never eat fast enough before it ages past its prime. I used to desperately store my cheeses in plastic wrap, thinking it would extend their freshness, but found that this didn’t make much difference and, even worse, would often quicken the growth of mold or impart an unpleasant plastic-y flavor.

My favorite tool for storing cheese, which also happens to be recommended by several of the cheesemongers we spoke to, is Formaticum cheese storage paper. This paper has a perforated layer and a wax-coated layer to regulate the moisture of the cheese. I’ve been a loyal Formaticum follower for years, and especially like to use their cheese storage bags, which make it even easier to store my cheeses.

Formaticum Cheese Storage Bags, 15-Pack

Why I Love Formaticum Cheese Storage Bags

They Keep Cheese Fresher for Longer

In our guide on how to store cheese, we emphasize that “letting cheese age gracefully entails allowing it to breathe and expel moisture while preventing it from drying out too quickly.” Since cheese continually releases moisture as it ages, using plastic wrap traps all that moisture and promotes the growth of unwanted mold. 

Designed with optimal cheese preservation in mind, Formaticum’s bags create a cave-like environment, which is ideal for cheese storage. The perforated layer lets the cheese breathe, while the wax layer keeps it from drying out. In my experience with using these storage bags, I’ve been able to extend the freshness of even my most delicate cheeses for weeks longer. 

They’re Easy to Use

I love that the bag format makes it easy to plop my cheese in and fold up the top. The bags also have a notes section where I can jot down the cheese’s name and the storage date. For a fridge organization nerd like myself, this little feature goes a long way in helping me keep track of all my treasured dairy products. 

They Can Be Reused Several Times

These bags can be used to store the same type of cheese quite a few times before they need to be tossed. In my household, one bag can store three or four cycles of cheese before I need to switch out to a new bag. 

FAQs

How should I serve cheese?
In the same guide about storing cheese, we dive into how you should temper and plate your cheese for serving.

How much cheese can Formaticum cheese storage bags hold?
Each bag can hold up to a half pound of cheese.

Where are Fortmaticum cheese bags made?
Formaticum’s cheese bags and cheese paper are manufactured in Italy.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats and has been testing kitchen gear for two years.
• Though lactose intolerant, An does not shy away from cheese (thank you, Lactaid!) and loves any excuse to gather friends for a cheese night.