For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1 kg)
there is no need to change the thermostat setting
(see Temperature Selection).
Storing frozen foods
Store the frozen food in the freezer.
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended temperature
for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated
on the packaging. For storing and using consider the
manufacturer's instruction. When shopping, be
careful and choose only adequately packed foods
provided with complete data and stored in freezers
where the temperature is not higher than -18°C. Do
not buy packages of food covered with frost layer.
This indicates that the package was thawed before
at least once. Be careful that packages don't start
to thaw, as the temperature raise reduces the
quality of foods.
Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food
Vegetable
Fruit
Braed, Pastries
Milk
Redy-made meals
Meat: Beef
Veal
Pork
Poultry
Game
Minced meat
Smoked sausages
Fish: lean
fat
Offal
Defrosting frozen food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used
as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but
it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly
activate after defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-
made meals.
Storage time (in months)
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