storing fresh mozzarella in whey

[prop]

is it ok to store the mozzarella in it`s own whey and for how long will it keep in the fridge?

 

[bernardsmith]

Great question, prop. I am following. But I wonder if that whey may need to have salt and Calcium Chloride added to maintain the integrity of the cheese.

 

[prop]

yeah the whey is salted and i had the moz sitting in it completely covered for a few days.i took it out today and grated it up for pizza .

 

[passedpawn]

Not sure. Whey will sour quickly, but I guess if there's salt maybe not.

I think it's better to just wrap with seran wrap or similar, airtight. I put the mozz ball in there sorta spin it, wrapping it like a tootsie roll. Maybe a bad explanation.