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FREEZING FOOD
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FREEZING OF FRESH FOODS
? Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with
the walls of the freezer, as shown in the
adjacent figure:
A) - foods to be frozen,
B) - foods already frozen.
? Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct
contact with food already frozen.
? For best and fastest freezing, foods should
be split into small portions; this will also be
useful when the frozen items are to be used
FOOD STORAGE
For storing fresh frozen foods, refer to the
MONTHSFOOD
adjacent table.
CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN FOODS
Put the frozen products into the freezer and
classify them.
The storage date should be indicated on the
packs, to allow use within expiry dates.
Do not obstruct proper door closure when storing
food to be frozen.
Do not store food beyond the storing limit line in
the models in which the line is provided - see
figure C in the chapter ?Freezing food?.
ADVICE FOR STORING FROZEN FOOD
When purchasing frozen food products:? Always observe the storage information on
? ensure that the packaging is not damagethed package.
(frozen food in damaged packaging may
Note:
have deteriorated). If the package is swollen
or has damp patches, it may not haveEat fully or partially been defrosted foods
stored under optimal conditions and immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food
defrosting may have already begun.is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked,
? When shopping, leave frozen food the food can be refrozen.
purchases until last and transport the
If there is a long power failure:
products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
? Once at home, place the frozen foods ? do not open the freezer lid except to place
immediately in the freezer.ice packs (if available) over the frozen
? Avoid, or reduce temperature variationfs tooods on the right and left of the freezer.
the minimum. Respect the best-before daThis te will slow down the temperature
on the package.increase speed.
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