CAUTIONS FOR COLD STORAGE
• Hot food must be cooled to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator,
• Dry any water droplets on the food before placing it in the refrigerator.
• It is recommended that food be sealed in suitable storage bags before being
placed in the refrigerator;this will pre- vent moisture in the food from evaporating
and prevent vegetables and fruit from withering or altering in flavour.
• Do not store excess quantities or weights of food; food should be stored with spaces
in between for better storage results. Never overload shelves, as they may collapse
under excessive loads.
• Food to be stored should be sorted according to consumer requirements. Food
consumed daily should be placed in the most convenient area, this will minimize
opening periods for the door. Do not place food too close to the internal walls.
Storage of fruit and vegetables
Storage period will be extended if vegetables are placed with their roots towards the
cold source. Leaves of carrots or turnips should be removed before storage.
Bottles
Put a wad of tissue on the bottle holder before placing bottles on it so that later cleaning
is easier.
Not to be stored in the refrigerator
Onions, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts and other root vegetables should not be
stored in the refrigerator,as these foods are suitable for long-term storage at normal
temperatures. Ripe squash, melon, papaw, bananas and pineapples should not be
stored in the refrigerator. Freezing will accelerate the ripening process.
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