· Use by the 'use by /best before/best by/' date.
· If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an
insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer
compartment.
Storing frozen food
Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer
compartment door unnecessarily.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour
and colour, vegetables should be blanched before
freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which
is already frozen.
· The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells,
dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready
meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked
meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
· The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed
raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs,
yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out,
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