Custom Cheese Paper
Cheese is alive. It keeps developing after leaving the dairy, so it needs to breathe while holding moisture. Cling film suffocates it and plain paper dries it out. Cheese paper sits between the two, which is the whole reason it exists. We supply a lot of cheese paper at ZEE Packaging and cheesemongers are most of who we talk to.
Breathing Without Drying Out
Cheese paper does two opposite things at once.
- A porous outer layer lets the cheese respire
- An inner laminate holds moisture against the rind
- Ammonia escapes rather than building up
- The paste stays supple instead of hardening at the edge
- Rinds develop as they should rather than sweating in cheese paper
- Cheese paper stops the fridge smelling of everything at once
Most cheesemongers moving away from cling film notice the difference within days.
Not All Cheese Wants The Same Wrap
Different styles behave differently in storage.
- Soft bloomy rinds need the most airflow
- Washed rinds give off ammonia and must vent
- Hard aged styles tolerate a tighter wrap
- Blues need space or the mold overtakes the paste
- Fresh cheeses want moisture held firmly
- Tell us your range and we suggest the cheese paper grade
- Two ply sheets the standard cheese paper we supply
- Pre cut cheese paper squares faster at a counter
- Roll format for cutting your own
- Printed cheese paper logo repeat across the sheet
- Bags and pouches for smaller retail portions
- Label ready sheets a panel for the variety name
Sizes We Run Regular
Every sheet of cheese paper is cut to your use, though these run often:
- 10" x 10" for a standard counter wedge
- 12" x 12" for larger cuts
- 8" x 8" for small portions
- 15" x 15" for whole wheels and truckles
- Custom sizes matched to your counter service
Paper And Laminate
- Porous outer ply with a food safe inner laminate
- Natural white or unbleached kraft cheese paper
- Food grade certification throughout
- Printed outer only, since the inner face touches cheese
- Label panel left uncoated for pen ink
Wax is the one to be careful with. Waxed cheese paper seals too tightly for most styles, which traps ammonia against the rind.
Choices That Cut Waste
- Unbleached kraft outer, skipping a whitening stage
- FSC certified paper, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink wherever printing is applied
- Cheese paper replaces cling film, which recycles nowhere
- Compostable laminates where the style allows it
- Right sized sheets so less gets trimmed and binned
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single shop can order properly
- Free proof before any printed cheese paper runs
- Free artwork setup by our designer
- Physical sample on request to test on your stock
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just use cling film?
Because cheese suffocates in it. Cheese paper lets it breathe while still holding enough moisture at the rind.
Does cheese paper suit every style?
Most of them, though soft washed rinds need the most airflow. Tell us your range and we advise properly.
How much does cheese paper cost?
Rough estimate is $0.03 to $0.09 per sheet plain, $0.05 to $0.14 with one color and $0.09 to $0.22 for full color at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
How long does cheese keep in it?
Longer than in film, though it depends on the style. Hard cheeses do best in cheese paper.
Can the sheets be printed?
Yes, on the outer face only. The inner laminate touches the cheese, so nothing is printed there.
Is there a writing panel?
We leave one uncoated so a marker works. Counters need somewhere to note variety and price.
Is waxed paper an option?
It is, though we would usually advise against it. Wax seals too tightly and traps ammonia against the rind.
