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Interruption of power supply or failure of the refrigerating system
The care required regarding frozen food in storage in the event of an extended non-running of the
refrigerating appliance (interruption of power supply or failure of the refrigerating system)
1. Do not open the refrigerator door as much as possible so that even in hot summer food can
be safely and freshly kept for hours.
Preparations for freezing
1. Leave cooked food to cool completely.
2. Chill food in a Refrigerator before freezing if possible.
3. Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.
4. Do not freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the Freezer.
5. Use special Freezer bags available from supermarkets, Freezer film, polythene bags, plastic
containers, aluminum foil for acidic foods (such as citrus fruits). Do not use thin cling film or glass. containers, aluminum foil for acidic foods (such as citrus fruits). Do not use thin cling film or glass.
Do not use used food containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).
6. Remove as much air from the container as possible.
7. Leave a small amount of “air space” when freezing liquids, to allow for expansion.
Tips for shopping for frozen foods
1. When buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the star rating. This is usually the period
stated as “Best, before”, found on the front of the packaging.
2. Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods.
3. Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition.
4.4. Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket.
5. Try to keep frozen food together while shopping, and on the journey home as this will help to
keep the food cooler.
6. Do not buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special insulated bags can be
bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
7. For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and pasta can be added
directly to boiling water or steam cooked. Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan
and heated gently until thawed. and heated gently until thawed.
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