then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole
fish or fillets in a sealed plastic bag.
·
Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1-2
days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
·
These should be stored in suitable covered
containers so that the food will not dry out.
·
Keep for only 1-2 days.
·
Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Vegetable container
·
The vegetable container is the optimum storage
location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
·
Take care not to store the following at
temperatures of less than 7°C for long periods:
Citrus fruit, melons, aborigines, pineapple, papaya,
curettes, passion fruit, cucumber, peppers,
tomatoes.
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U n d e s i r a b l e c h a n g e s w i l l o c c u r a t l o w
temperatures such as softening of the flesh,
browning and/or accelerated decaying.
·
Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe),
bananas and mangoes.
Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment
·
To store deep-frozen food.
·
To make ice cubes.
·
To freeze food.
Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has
been closed properly.
Purchasing frozen food
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Packaging must not be damaged.
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