Steve Pope wrote:
> At Bristol Farms (San Francisco) yesterday, I noticed soft,
> "Da Napoli" brand Mozzarella di Bufala, in plastic water-filled
> bags. It was dated 05/06/07 -- I assume that means an expiration
> date of June 5. (As opposed to May 6.)
>
> Is this possibly a reasonable product? Has it been pasturized?
> (I'm kind of assuming for a soft cheese to get imported, it
> must be.) Can such an item possibly be in good condition for
> as long as a month?
>
> Steve

Absolutely don't keep mozzarella in brine for more than a very few days.
First the outer layer turns bitter and the rest soon loses any flavor
you'd like. Eventually it will mold.
Mozzarella is a fresh cheese. Unless it is dried and smoked it can't be
kept. Purists like it the same day, but that is unreasonable in the US.
Buy the freshest you can find and consume it immediately.

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