FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
IMPORTANT
*
Please note, use this information as a guide only,
actual storage times will vary depending on how
you use your refrigerator.
CATEGORY PRODUCT
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES FOR FRESH FOODS *
STORAGE TIPS
REFRIGERATOR
ULTRA CHILL
FREEZER
MEAT
Sausages and Mince
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
2-3 Months
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Chops and Steak
3-4 Days
5-7 Days
4-6 Months
Cold Meats
3-5 Days
5-7 Days
4-6 Months
in refrigerator for more than a day.
Roasts
3-5 Days
1 week
12 Months
POULTRY
Chicken
1-2 Days
5-7 Days
2 Months
are unsure about it is best to throw it out.
Roast Chicken
3-5 Days
1 week
12 Months
Eggs
6 Weeks
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
four months.
SEAFOOD
Whole fish and fillets
2-3 Days
5-7 Days
2 Months
Store in an airtight container or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water as
this will dehydrate the flesh.
Lobster and Crab
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
2 Months
Prawns
1-2 Days
3-5 Days
2 Months
DAIRY
Milk
Until Expiry Date
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
it out
Yoghurt
7- 10 Days
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses
2 Weeks – 2
Months
1-2 Months
2 Months
(Grated)
can last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Soft Cheeses
1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
Not Suitable
Butter
8 Weeks
3-4 Months
12 Months
VEGETABLES
Every fruit and vegetable has a 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.
Not Suitable
8-12 Months
When
freezing chop
and blanch in
small
portions.
from the air vents to avoid freezing.
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Plastic can cause meat to sweat if stored
If poultry takes on a smell or colour you
Whole eggs are not suitable for freezing,
slightly beaten eggs may be frozen for
If dairy takes on a smell or colour and
you are unsure about it, it is best to throw
Depending on the variety hard cheese
Keep vegetables in the crisper and away
If you wash fruit and vegetables before
storing them make sure they are dry or
wrap in absorbent paper before storing
in the refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
Try to keep fruit and vegetables
separated as fruits that give off high
levels of ethylene (the ripening agent)
can prematurely ripen and spoil
surrounding vegetables
Roast can take up to 48 hours to defrost
properly, transfer frozen roast to th
refrigerator 2 days before use.
Texture may change depending on the
type of soft cheese
FRUIT &
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