The freezer is a great ally when it comes to combating food waste. If you are one of those who make a single purchase a month and freeze the products so that they are well preserved; If you usually cook large quantities to freeze the rest and always have the food on hand; If you have something left over from your weekly shopping and you don’t want it to spoil…
Whatever the case, using the freezer to freeze meat, fish and prepared dishes is always useful. Now, the purpose of the freezer is to store your food in good condition for when you are going to consume it, but this time has a limit. “Freezing in domestic freezers is not eternal. There is a maximum time that you should not spend so that the meat does not dry out, lose qualities or even become contaminated,” she warns on her Instagram profile Laura López (@laura.lopez.mon, with 1.1 million followers ).
In addition to sharing recipes and tips on healthy eating, we found a video on his account explaining the duration of each type of meat and fish in the freezer. This is information that should be taken into account “so that your freezer goes from being a garbage can to a treasure chest,” he promises.
In addition to taking into account the time each food lasts in the freezer, the expert shares some tips for freezing raw meat and fish more safely and efficiently. First of all, she recommends storing them in zip-lock bags, in airtight containers and well vacuum-packed. This way, you will prevent its flavor or properties from being spoiled by coming into contact with air or other foods in the freezer.
Likewise, it is advisable to always label the containers, to know what they are about. Laura López specifies that we write down data such as the product, the weight. and the freezing date. This will make it easier to keep track of what we have in the freezer and when we should consume it.
