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7. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY PRODUCT
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES
FOR FRESH FOODS *
STORAGE TIPS
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
MEAT Sausages and
Mince
1-2 Days 2-3 Months Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if stored in
refrigerator for more than a day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to defrost
properly, transfer frozen roast to the
refrigerator 2 days before use.
Chops and Steak 3-4 Days 4-6 Months
Cold Meats 3-5 Days 4-6 Months
Roasts 3-5 Days 12 Months
POULTRY Chicken 1-2 Days 2 Months If poultry takes on a smell or colour you are
unsure about it is best to throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for freezing,
slightly beaten eggs may be frozen for four
months.
Roast Chicken 3-5 Days 12 Months
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable
SEAFOOD Whole fish and
fillets
2-3 Days 2 Months Store in an airtight container or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water as this
will dehydrate the flesh.
Lobster and Crab 1-2 Days 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 2 Months
DAIRY Milk Until Expiry Date Not Suitable If dairy takes on a smell or colour and you
are unsure about it, it is best to throw it
out.
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2
Months
2 Months
(Grated)
Depending on the variety hard cheese can
last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks Not Suitable * Texture may change depending of the
type of soft cheese
Butter 8 Weeks 12 Months
FRUIT &
VEGETABLES
Every fruit and vegetable has a
dierent shelf life. Some stay fresh for
a couple of days e.g. beans, others can
last for a couple of months e.g. onions.
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and
blanch in small
portions.
Keep vegetables in the crisper and away
from the air vents to avoid freezing.
If you wash fruit and vegetables before
storing them make sure they are dry or
wrap in absorbent paper before storing
in the refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
Try to keep fruit and vegetables separated
as fruits that give o high levels of
ethylene (the ripening agent) can
prematurely ripen and spoil surrounding
vegetables
IMPROTANT
* Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual storage times will vary
depending on how you use your refrigerator.
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