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Defrosting Guidelines
Standing times
Individual portions of food may be cooked almost
immediately after defrosting. It is normal for large
portions of food to be frozen in the centre. Before
cooking, allow to stand for a minimum of
one
hour
. During this standing time, the tempera-
ture becomes evenly distributed and the food is
defrosted by conduction.
Notes
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If the food is not going to be cooked immediately, store it in the refrigerator. Never refreeze
defrosted food without first cooking it.
Minced meat or cubes of meat and seafood
Since the outside of these foods quickly defrosts, it is necessary to separate them, break
the blocks into pieces frequently while defrosting and remove them when they have
defrosted.
Joints and Poultry
It is preferable to place the joints on an upturned plate or plastic rack so that they are not
resting in the juices. It is essential to protect delicate or projecting parts of this food with
small pieces of foil to prevent these parts from cooking. It is not dangerous to use small
pieces of foil in your oven, provided they do
not come into contact with the oven walls
.
Small portions of food
Chops and chicken pieces must be separated as soon as possible so that they defrost
evenly throughout.
Fatty parts and the ends defrost more quickly. Place them near the centre of the turntable
or protect them.
Bread
Loaves will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw. Standing time can be short
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ened if slices are separated and rolls and loaves cut in half.
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