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Storage time for frozen food depends on the composition of the
food, quality, expiration date, etc. High fat content in particular
will shorten the maximum storage time. Thus, lean meat may
be stored in the freezer for up to 12 months, while fatty meat
will only keep 4 to 6 months. Store the food in tightly sealed
containers or appropriate packaging.
Factory frozen food
Duration and temperature of storage for factory frozen food are
indicated on the packaging.
- Only choose appropriately packaged food.
- Protect the food from defrosting; temperature increase will
shorten maximum storage time of frozen food.
Use the partially or completely defrosted food as soon as
possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
Storing frozen food
Defrosting frozen food
Type of food
Storage time (months)
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2
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5
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9
10
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Vegetables
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Fruit
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Bread, pastry
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Milk
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Prepared food dish
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Meat: beef
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Veal
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Pork
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Poultry
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Venison
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Chopped
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Smoked sausage
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Fish: lean
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fat
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Entrails
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9
Approximate storage
time for frozen food
