·
best stored in a sealed container.
· Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.
Red meat
· Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with
plastic wrap or foil.
· Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will
prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from contaminating
the cooked product.
Fish and seafood
· Until required, refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with
plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.
· Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose
scales and dirt and then patted dry with paper towels. Place
whole fish or fillets in a sealed plastic bag.
· Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1-2 days.
Cooked food
· These should be stored in suitable covered containers so
that the food will not dry out.
· Keep for only 1-2 days.
Vegetable container
· The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for
fresh fruit and vegetables.
· Take care not to store the following at temperatures of less
than 7°C for long periods: Citrus fruit, melons, aborigines,
pineapple, papaya, curettes, passion fruit, cucumber,
peppers, tomatoes.
· Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as
softening of the flesh, browning and/or accelerated
decaying.
· Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas
and mangoes.
Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is
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