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FOOD STORAGE
SUGGESTIONS
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SUGGESTED
STORAGE*
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the
College or County Extension
Service or your local Utility
Company for the latest
information on freezing and
storing foods.
*U.S. Department of
Agriculture
Fresh Food Storage
Shelf life of fresh foods may vary,
depending on the freshness at
time of purchase. To keep your
foods fresher longer, follow the
recommended storage
procedures.
Vegetables
Wash in cool water and drain.
Store in air-tight container or plastic
wrap. Most vegetables should be
stored in higher humidity.
Fruits
Wash and dry. Store in crisper
compartment. More aromatic fruits
should be stored in plastic bags.
Most fruits should be stored in
lower humidity.
Prepackaged Mea ts
Store in original packaging. After
opening rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Unfrozen Fish, Meats, and
Poultry
Remove store wrappings. Then
rewrap in plastic wrap, foil or
waxed paper, and refrigerate im-
mediately.
Eggs
Store unwashed in carton or port-
able egg tray. Use within 2 weeks.
Milk, Cream, Cottage Cheese
Keep carton closed. Store on re-
frigerator shelf and use within
5 days.
Cheese
Store in original packaging until
ready to use. After opening, re-
wrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.
Left Overs
Let cool and cover tightly with
plastic wrap or foil. Airtight plastic
containers work well to prevent
drying out and odor transfer.
Freezer Storage
Foods should be wrapped in mate-
rial designed for frozen food
storage. The wrap must be sealed
so as not to allow air or moisture
through the wrapping. DO NOT
refreeze thawed meats.
Ice Cream
The firmness of the ice cream will
depend on the cream content of
the ice cream. The higher quality
ice creams usually have a higher
cream content requiring colder
freezer temperatures to maintain
its firmness. Soft ice cream is not
always an indication of a tempera-
ture problem.
PRODUCT LOADING
SUGGESTIONS
Items that inhibit the proper
closing of your doors will affect
the temperatures and should
not extend beyond the front of
your shelves or beyond the
face of your door sheff
assemblies, DO NOT fill your
freezer with large quantities of
unfrozen foods expecting to
"fast freeze" these items. Space
out new unfrozen items to
allow for air circulation for best
freezing results.
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