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7. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY PRODUCT
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES FOR FRESH
FOODS *
STORAGE TIPS
REFRIGERATOR
ULTRA
CHILL
FREEZER
MEAT Sausages and
Mince
1-2 Days 3-5 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 5-7 Days 4-6 Months
Cold Meats 3-5 Days 5-7 Days 4-6 Months
Roasts 3-5 Days 1 week 12 Months
POULTRY Chicken 1-2 Days 5-7 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 1 week 12 Months
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable Not Suitable
SEAFOOD Whole fish and
fillets
2-3 Days 5-7 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 3-5 Days 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 3-5 Days 2 Months
DAIRY Milk Until Expiry
Date
Not Suitable 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 Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2
Months
1-2 Months 2 Months
(Grated)
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks 2-4 Weeks * Not Suitable * Texture may change
depending of the type of soft
cheese
Butter 8 Weeks 3-4 Months 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.
Not Suitable 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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