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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY PRODUCT REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS
MEAT Sausages and Mince 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more than
a day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
Chops and Steak 3-4 Days 4-6 Months
Cold Meats 3-5 Days 4-6 Months
Roasts 3-5 Days 12 Months
POULTRY Chicken 1-2 Days 2 Months If poultry takes on a smell or colour
you are unsure about it is best to
throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Roast Chicken 3-5 Days 12 Months
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable
SEAFOOD Whole fish and
fillets
2-3 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 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 2 Months
DAIRY Milk Until Expiry Date Not Suitable If dairy takes on a smell or colour
and you are unsure about it, it is
best to throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2
Months
2 Months
(Grated)
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks Not Suitable
Butter 8 Weeks 12 Months
FRUIT &
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.
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and blanch
in small portions.
Keep vegetables in the crisper and
away from the air vents to avoid
freezing.
Don’t wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the
refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
LEFT OVERS Homemade meals 3-4 Days 2-6 Months Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes
to limit wastage.
IMPORTANT
Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual storage times will vary depending on how you use your
refrigerator, climatic conditions and the freshness of the food.
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