Butter is typically stored at room temperature, while milk, cheese, and yogurt require refrigeration to maintain their freshness and prevent spoilage.

Milk should be stored at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

Unopened milk can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before it starts to spoil.

To prevent mold growth on cheese, it is important to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, store it in an airtight container, and place it in a cheese cave or other cool, humid environment.

Hard cheese, such as Parmesan and Cheddar, has a longer shelf life than soft cheese, fresh cheese, and processed cheese due to its lower moisture content.

Yogurt should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Unopened yogurt can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks before it starts to spoil.

Butter should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Unopened butter can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months before it starts to spoil.

Sour cream should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Unopened sour cream can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before it starts to spoil.

Cottage cheese should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Unopened cottage cheese can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before it starts to spoil.

Cream cheese should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 32°F and 40°F to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage.

Unopened cream cheese can typically be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks before it starts to spoil.