Food storage guide
Category Product Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips
Meat Sausages and Mince 1-2 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 4-6 Months
Cold Meats 3-5 Days 4-6 Months
Roasts 3-5 Days 12 Months
Poultry Chicken 1-2 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 12 Months
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable
Seafood Whole fish and fillets 2-3 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 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 2 Months
Dairy Milk Until Expiry Date Not Suitable If dairy takes on a smell or colour and
you are unsure about it, it is best to
throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard cheese
can last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2 Months 2 Months (Grated)
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks Not Suitable
Butter 8 Weeks 12 Months
Fruit &
Vegetables
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.
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.
Don’t wash fruit and vegetables before
storing them in the refrigerator as this
can make them susceptible to rotting.
Left Overs Homemade meals 3-4 Days 2-6 Months Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes to
limit wastage.
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.
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