With this natural preservative, cut feta stays fresh longer. Feta adds a spicy flavor to many different recipes, from pasta dishes to salads to casseroles.

Store the feta sealed in the refrigerator for several days. A smell and taste test reliably helps to determine whether the cheese is still edible. The same trick also works for other types of cheese that are marinated in brine, such as shepherd's cheese or sheep's cheese. By the way, you can find out how these types of soft cheese differ from each other at Simply Tasty.