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When you are buying frozen food, look at the
Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will
be able to store each item of frozen food for the
period shown against the 4 star rating.
Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food
cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen
foods. It should show a temperature lower than
-18°C.
Choose packs carefully
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect
condition.
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your
shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
Keep frozen foods together
Try to keep frozen food together whilst
shopping, and on the journey home as this will
help to keep the food cooler.
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze
it straight away. Special insulated bags can be
bought from most supermarkets and hardware
shops. These keep frozen 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 come 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.
