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Storage of industrially
frozen food
Storage periods of
frozen food
Defrosting frozen food
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The storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always
follow manufacturer's instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately
packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where
the temperature never rises above -18°C.Do not buy packages of
food wrapped with frost. This indicates that the package was thawed
before at least once. Take care that packages don't start to thaw
during transport to your home. Temperature rise shortens the storage
time and affects the quality of commercially frozen foods.
Recommended periods of storing frozen food in the freezer
Food
Fruit, beef
Vegetables, veal, poultry
Venison
Pork
Chopped (minced ) meat
Bread, pastry, TV-dinners, fat free fish
Intestines
Smoked sausages, fat fish
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as
possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy
microorganisms which rapidly activate themselves after
defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially
fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.
Period
from 10 to12 months
from 8 to 10 months
from 6 to 8 months
from 4 to 6 months
4 months
3 months
2 months
1 month
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