STORING AND FREEZING FOOD
A fridge-freezer device can contain several temperature zones. These are identified by
the following symbols:
The retention period and storage temperature are mentioned on the packaging of the
food itself.
Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer
Type of food
Fruit, beef
Vegetables, veal, poultry
Venison
Pork
Finely chopped or minced meat
Bread, pastas, cooked dishes, whitefish
Offal
Smoked sausage, bluefish
Defrosting frozen food
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Thawing is an important step in storing food preserved by freezing. Food must be thawed in
the correct way.
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Suitable methods of thawing food are:
in the refrigerator;
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in cold water;
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in a microwave or conventional oven with a suitable thaw program.
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Some frozen products can be prepared without needing to thaw them first. The manufacturer
will state this on the packaging.
EN 30
Suitable for freezing fresh and storage of frozen foods.
Temperature ≤ -18 °C.
Suitable for the storage of frozen foods.
Temperature ≤ -18 °C.
Suitable for the storage of frozen foods.
Temperature ≤ -12 °C.
Suitable for the storage of frozen foods.
Temperature ≤ -6 °C.
Storage life
10 to 12 months
8 to 10 months
6 to 8 months
4 to 6 months
4 months
3 months
2 months
1 month