Foods that should not be frozen
The freezer is another ally when it comes to having prepared and ready-to-reheat foods or prepared ingredients for a homemade meal without going through the market. However, can all foods be frozen? Which ones do not? In Guiainfantil.com we tell you how to preserve the food with which you will prepa
The freezer is another ally when it comes to having prepared and ready-to-reheat foods or prepared ingredients for a homemade meal without going through the market.
However, can all foods be frozen? Which ones do not? In Guiainfantil.com we tell you how to preserve the food with which you will prepare your children's diet in a healthy and safe way.
Foods indicated for freezing
- Many foods freeze superbly, such as meat, fish or most vegetables, green beans, peas, cauliflower and broccoli or carrots, for example. However, it is usually convenient to scald them before freezing, to keep their nutrients to the maximum, although it is not strictly necessary.
- Other foods can be frozen depending on whether they are to be used after thawing, as their texture can be altered, for example fruits such as bananas or strawberries if they are to be used in smoothies or ice cream, or tomatoes, peppers or zucchini , if they are going to be used in a sauce.
Foods not indicated for freezing
- However, not all foods should be frozen, as some lose flavor and texture when thawed. Potatoes are one of these foods. Due to its composition, and in particular to its high water content, the potatoes bear very badly the freezing. When defrosted, the firm aspect of the potato stops being it to become a kind of sponge unable to retain the water inside. Del - In the same way, the pasta does not freeze too well, so it is not convenient to do more to store.
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Vegetables used for salad are another food that, due to its high water content, does not freeze well. In addition, in this case, the leaves tend to turn brown, giving it an unpleasant appearance, and lose their firmness. Also their content in micronutrients can be affected, since, while they stop being able to retain water, they also stop retaining all the water-soluble vitamins and part of the mineral content. -
Eggs , whether raw or cooked, do not support the freezing process. However, by separating egg whites or beating both, well together or individually, the freezing process is somewhat more indicated, even if 100% of its original state is not recovered. Los - Thedairy products
are not good at freezing either, as it is difficult to recompose them and recover their original emulsion. Basic rules for freezing food -
Cool food antes before freezing.
- Do not refreeze foods that have already been frozen. When the food is defrosted, the bacteria begin to multiply, increasing its population, so if it is frozen again, the number of bacteria present at defrosting time is high, since freezing does not kill the bacteria, which can cause problems . If the food has been cooked after thawing, it can be frozen again, provided that they are handled and the temperatures are respected. - The food or food
should be well wrapped to prevent deterioration in the freezer.
- Label the food with the freezing date , and respect the maximum storage times. The freezer should be checked frequently and no food or meals should be kept for more than 9 months.
