Vacuum sealing will preserve it until it is opened, within reason. I hear that smoked foods last a lot longer in the freezer when sealed this way. How long does vacuum sealed cheese last? – Mischa Arefiev May 2 '14 at 15:17 A still intact wheel? For example, ricotta that is vac sealed and the put in the fridge immediately. Keep cheese refrigerated. Lots of good opinions here. Pecorino Romano – Store Pecorino Romano in the cheese or vegetable drawer in your refrigerator, wrapped in either plastic or aluminum foil to keep it from drying out. Does pecorino cheese need to be refrigerated? Others can seal and jars. This thread convinced me to buy a vacuum sealer. I will then be touring other cities for about 10 days . I plan to buy some cheese to bring home to the US. We suggest you see which is the best food vacuum cleaner, so you can vacuum seal meat, cheese, vegetables or sausages.The principle of operation is based on certain special bags, or compatible normal bags. I have smoked a lot of cheese over the years and found out that allowing the cheese to sit in the fridge for a couple days before eating makes a much better product. Thank you. Answer 1 of 16: For my upcoming trip,Parma is the first destination. The cheesemaker told us authentic Gouda should not be refrigerated. Do these recommendations pertain to foods that are being vacuum sealed and then immediately refrigerated and intended to be consumed within expiration date ? I don't think that meat needs to smoke age like cheese does, so anything I wasn't planning to eat soon I would freeze. At most, after a long time it may grow a blue mould but that can be cut off. Does the hard cheese require a sealed bag, or is a non-airtight plastic bag OK? I bought some to take home with me and never refrigerated it, and it was great. Do not vacuum seal:raw mushrooms.garlic.soft cheeses (blue cheese, brie, camembert, ricotta and other soft and unpasteurized cheeses)freshly cooked or steamed vegetables (safe to vacuum seal after they are at room temperature) Does vacuum sealed jerky need to be refrigerated? I am wondering if there other cheeses that don't need to be or shouldn't be refrigerated? non-airtight is fine. Cheese can be stored in vacuum packs at 55 F for many months and it will smoke age while stored . I cannot say that vacuum sealing right away would have any adverse affect on the taste of the cheese as long as it is allowed to set for a couple days before eating. I will then be touring other cities for about 10 days . I plan to buy some cheese to bring home to the US. Parmesan cheese is not refrigerated when it is aged, and it can be aged for years. As a food microbiologist and food scientist, and a former industrial cheese maker I'd say this: this is modern, industrialized cheese, it doesn't work like traditional cheese and doesn't age the same. As far as storing smoked meats ? Frozen cheese does not age and can become crumbly, but can be in the freezer a long time. If you want a cheap and good model, you can find them on offer or at a discount, following opinions and purchase recommendations. It sounds like air is the culpret. Answer 11 of 16: For my upcoming trip,Parma is the first destination. Now all I need is time, money, a freezer and food. I'm trying to make a gift basket and I want to include some cheese, but it cannot be perishable.