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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY
PRODUCT
Sausages and Mince
MEAT
Chops and Steak
Cold Meats
Roasts
POULTRY
Chicken
Roast Chicken
Eggs
SEAFOOD
Whole fish and fillets
Lobster and crabs
Prawns
DAIRY
Milk
Yoghurt
Hard Cheeses
Soft Cheeses
Butter
Every fruit and vegetable has a
FRUIT &
VEGETABLES
different shelf life. Some stay fresh for
a couple of days e.g beans, others
can last for a couple of months e.g.
onions.
LEFT OVERS
Homemade meals
IMPORTANT
TIPS & INFORMATION
Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual storage
times will vary depending on how you use your refrigerator, climatic
conditions and the freshness of the food.
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
1-2 Days
2-3 Months
3-4 Days
4-6 Months
3-5 Days
4-6 Months
3-5 Days
12 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
3-5 Days
12 Months
6 Weeks
Not Suitable
2-3 Days
2 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
Until Expiry Date
Not Suitable
7- 10 Days
Not Suitable
2 Weeks – 2 Months
2 Months (Grated)
1-2 Weeks
Not Suitable
8 Weeks
12 Months
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and blanch
in small portions.
3-4 Days
2-6 Months
STORAGE TIPS
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more than
a day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
If poultry takes on a smell or colour
you are unsure about it is best to
throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Store in an air tight container or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water as
this will dehydrate the flesh.
If dairy takes on a smell or colour and
you are unsure about it, it is best to
throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Keep vegetables in the crisper and
away from the air vents to avoid
freezing.
Don't wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the refrigerator
as this can make them susceptible to
rotting.
Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes
to limit wastage.
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