Food Storage Tips - Fisher & Paykel RB90S Installation Instructions And User Manual

Food storage tips

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Never before have we had better food available or a wider choice than we have today. We are
more aware of food quality and we are more aware of our health.
We are rediscovering the anti-aging properties of food, their ability to lower cholesterol, increase
lifespan, and improve general well being. We pay handsomely for exotic flavours and speciality
foods. All these valuable food qualities can be damaged if subjected to temperatures and
conditions which are not ideal.
These sensitive, fresh foods need to be treated with care if they are to retain their storage life,
flavour, nutrients and quality beyond our expectations.
We are passionate about food and want to ensure you are able
to enjoy all the flavour and goodness your food has to offer. The
following pages have been included to offer you some helpful
advice on how to keep your food fresher, tastier, nutritious and
safer for longer, and how to get the best out of your CoolDrawer
food care system.
Why do foods spoil?
The essence of optimum food storage is excellent food care.
The fundamental principle of improving food care is minimising the quality losses associated
with storage, including physical, chemical and microbiological changes, eg. moisture loss,
bacterial growth, quality deterioration; and reducing the effects of undesirable factors, eg. dry
air, light, unwanted moisture, odours, vibration and temperature fluctuations.
Foods spoil or deteriorate in quality for one or more of the following reasons:
The growth of bacteria, moulds or yeasts
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Chemical or biochemical reactions
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Moisture loss
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Absorption of foreign odours or flavours
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