How long does parmesan last in the fridge, freezer and pantry

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FoodKeeper lists cheese, parmesan; shredded or grated as keeping for 12 months in the fridge (from purchase). FoodKeeper does not recommend freezing it. These are estimates for food stored as described. We have not yet confirmed whether USDA has published newer FoodKeeper data since this release.

FoodPantryFridgeFreezer
Cheese, parmesan; shredded or gratedNot listed12 months, from purchaseNot recommended
Cheese, hard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesanNot listed6 months, from purchaseAfter opening: 3 to 4 weeks6 months, from purchase

Source: USDA FoodKeeper, data release 2018-09-06, foodkeeper.json

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