Refrigerator or freezer?
There is always the question: refrigerator or freezer? Frozen foods were introduced into the market at the beginning of the 20th century...
When we talk about food preservation, we always doubt which ones are suitable to withstand low temperatures, without altering their nutritional values, in addition to preserving flavor, texture and quality. There is always the question: refrigerator or freezer? Frozen foods were introduced into the market at the beginning of the 20th century, making it easier to preserve and store provisions, avoiding waste and shrinkage in homes. In the past, foods were preserved in salt, meat and fish kept all their nutrients thanks to sodium, decomposition by microorganisms in the tissues of the product was avoided. Likewise, the flavor of the meat was intensified and it could be consumed raw or cooked. Smoking products was the most popular method until the appearance of refrigerators in the 20th century. Use airtight bags to preserve your food. What can be frozen? Now everything goes in the refrigerator, even complete meals, you can easily take it from the freezer to the plate with the intermediate help of the microwave. The flavors are preserved in perfect condition. Meat can be frozen for more than 6 months if you do not break the cold chain.
- Your freezer must be at -18º centigrade
- Food must be isolated by a plastic membrane to avoid the adoption of strange odors.
- Do not put hot foods into the freezer, wait for their temperature to drop first.
- Classify your preserves by packaging and storage date. This will allow you to keep order in your consumption.
