Do you really know? How can I best preserve food in my freezer?
May 23, 2025
Summer heat means it's time to master food preservation in your freezer! Discover essential techniques to keep your food safe, tasty, and nutritious. Learn the ideal freezing temperatures and find out which items shouldn’t be frozen. Can you refreeze thawed food safely? Get the scoop in under three minutes and transform into a food freezing expert. Don’t let food go to waste this season!
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Avoid Refreezing Thawed Food
- Avoid refreezing food that has already thawed to prevent bacterial growth and foodborne illnesses.
- Cook thawed food before freezing if you must refreeze, but consume promptly afterward.
Keep Freezer at 0°F
- Maintain your freezer at 0°F (-18°C) to keep food frozen solid and prevent bacterial growth.
- Regularly check the temperature to avoid fluctuations that cause freezer burn and spoilage.
Foods Not Suitable for Freezing
- Avoid freezing raw eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and water-rich fruits as they lose texture or crack.
- Be cautious freezing dairy like yogurt or soft cheeses, which may become grainy after thawing.