food cold for longer.
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is
unnecessary.Vegetables and pasta can be added
directly to boiling water or steam cooked.Frozen
sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and
heated gently until thawed.
Freezing fresh food
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out
under the most hygienic conditions as freezing alone
does not improve the food� Never put hot or even
warm foodstuffs into the freezer� Prior to freezing the
food, food should always be covered tightly with foil,
plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in
airtight containers� This will prevent food from
dehydrating and to prevent any strong odors of
some foods transferring to milder ones�
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight
containers and place on the lowest shelf to
avoid cross contamination� Do not allow raw meat
to corne into contact with cooked foods.For safety,
only store raw meat for two or three days Fruit
and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and
placed in the crisper.
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids
and placed in the bottle shelf in the door.NOTE:
The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food
and how often the door is opened affect the
temperature in the refrigerator� If required,
the thermostat temperature settings�
Storing frozen food
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