Where are Maytag Blue Cheese wheels aged?

• A. In caves
• B. In freezers
• C. In oil drums
• D. In plastic bags

Answer: (A)

Aging in caves provides the cool, stable temperatures and high humidity that blue cheeses rely on to develop their characteristic mold veining and creamy texture. In these cave environments, Penicillium roqueforti grows evenly through the wheel, forming the distinctive blue veins and deep, nuanced flavors as the cheese matures. Maytag Blue Cheese wheels are aged in these cave conditions to achieve that traditional profile.

Freezers would freeze the cheese and stop aging; oil drums would introduce unwanted flavors; plastic bags trap moisture and prevent proper rind development and flavor development.