Food Storage Ideas
FRESH FOOD STORAGE
The fresh food compartment should be kept between 38° F and 40° F (3.3° C
and 4.4° C) with an optimum temperature of 38° F (3.3°C).
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of
air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and
vegetable quality for longer time periods.
MEAT
Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and
contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
The freezer compartment should be kept at 8.6°F (-13°C) at a 77°F
(25°C) room ambient
A freezer operates most efficiently when it is slowly loaded to 2/3 full.
P
ACKAGING FOODS FOR FREEZING
To minimize dehydration and quality deterioration, use aluminum foil, freezer
wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers.
Force as much air out of the packages as possible and seal them tightly.
Trapped air can cause food to dry out, change color, and develop an off-
flavor (freezer burn).
Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
Do not refreeze meat that has completely thawed.
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