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25EN
9. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
IMPORTANT
Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual storage times will vary depending on how
you use your refrigerator, climatic conditions and the freshness of the food.
CATEGORY FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
STORAGE TIPS
Meat Sausages and Mince 1-2 Days 2-3 Months
Chops and Steak 4-6 Months3-4 Days
Cold Meats
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
4-6 Months
3-5 Days
Roasts
12 Months3-5 Days
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more than
a day.
Poultry Chicken 2 Months1-2 Days
Roast Chicken 12 Months3-5 Days
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable
If poultry takes on a smell or colour
you are unsure about it is best to
throw it out.
Seafood Whole fish and fillets 2 Months2-3 Days
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Store in an airtight container or foil.
Lobster and crabs 2 Months1-2 Days
Prawns 2 Months1-2 Days
Dairy Milk
Never freeze prawns in salty water
as this will dehydrate the flesh.
Yoghurt Not Suitable7-10 Days
Hard Cheeses
If dairy takes on a smell or colour
and you are unsure about it, it is
best to throw it out.
2 Weeks – 2
Months
2 Months
(Grated)
Soft Cheeses Not Suitable1-2 Weeks
Butter
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
12 Months8 Weeks
Fruit &
Vegetables
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and
blanch in
small
portions.
Every fruit and vegetable has a
different shelf life. Some stay fresh
for a couple of days e.g beans,
others can last for a couple of
months e.g. onions.
Keep vegetables in the crisper and
away from the air vents to avoid
freezing.
Don’t wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the
refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
PRODUCT
7-10 Days Not Suitable
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
Left Overs
Homemade meals
3-4 Days
2-6 Months
Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion
sizes to limit wastage.
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